Classic Homemade Tartar Sauce
This bright, briny, and creamy tartar sauce comes together in minutes and is perfect with fish, fries, or sandwiches.
- Prep5 min
- Total5 min
- DifficultyEasy
- Servings8
Tartar sauce is a classic condiment that adds a tangy, briny kick to fried fish, seafood, and even crispy fries. This homemade version is incredibly easy to make and uses simple pantry staples.
The combination of chopped dill pickles, sweet relish, and a touch of capers gives it a bright, refreshing flavor, while the mayonnaise provides a creamy base. A quick chill in the fridge helps the flavors meld together beautifully.
Ingredients
Servings
Converted amounts are rounded.
Method
- Finely chop the dill pickles into small pieces.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet relish, chopped pickles, capers (if using), lemon juice, dried dill, and onion powder.
- Stir everything together until well blended.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
💡 Tips
- For a chunkier sauce, chop the pickles a bit larger.
- If you don't have sweet relish, you can substitute with finely chopped sweet pickles and a pinch of sugar.
- This sauce keeps well in the fridge for up to a week.
Inspired by a recipe from Spend With Pennies