In this post I am sharing the Old Fashioned Tartar Sauce recipe.
Hey Y’all! Fish Fridays just got a whole lot better. Why? Because I’m sharing how to make the best tartar sauce ever at home. You may never buy the bottled stuff again.
A homemade tartar sauce is rich, tangy and so fresh. It is the perfect condiment for seafood meals or as a spread on a classic fried fish filet sandwich.
Recipes for tartar sauce can be found in cookbooks from the 1800’s but the sauce itself has been around a bit longer. Who knew? I didn’t but we all do now.
What’s Tartar Sauce Made Of?
Tartar sauce is a mayonnaise based condiment with chopped capers, chopped dill pickle relish, a bit of minced onion, Dijon mustard, some lemon juice, a dash of hot sauce and a few seasonings.
I love that you can make a small batch that you’re likely to use up in a month or so rather than the bottled stuff that seems to sit on the shelf forever and eventually expire.
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Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe
How Long Does Homemade Tartar Sauce Last?
If properly stored and refrigerated, your homemade tartar sauce will last several months (up to six) and keep its integrity and flavor. We’ve never had a jar last more than a month before it is all used up….a benefit of making a small batch.
Many of you may be observing Lent this time of year so this sauce will become a staple.
Tartar Sauce with Capers and Dill
How Do You Make Tartar Sauce?
Preparing your homemade tartar sauce is very easy. A tiny bit of chopping to make sure the dill pickle cubes and capers are minced is the extent of hard work and then you just have to mix the ingredients together.
Although you are using dill pickle relish, you still want to chop through it to mince up so that it incorporates well into your sauce recipe. That ensures that all of the flavors are found in each tasty bite of tartar sauce.
Southern Tartar Sauce
I believe it has always been fairly obvious to most of us that tartar sauce has pickles in it. The real star of the show in this recipe is the capers. There aren’t a lot of capers but they are what really makes a true bona fide traditional tartar sauce recipe.
I remember my attempt at making tartar sauce when I was a lot younger and didn’t know capers should be included. Tartar sauce is just not the same without them. It’s a must in this recipe.
So the next time you need a sauce for your Friday night seafood platter or those tasty fish sandwiches, make yourself a fresh batch of tartar sauce.
Old Fashioned Tartar Sauce Recipe
Let’s make this Old Fashioned Tartar Sauce Recipe!
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Wondering what's in tartar sauce? It's typically made with mayonnaise, chopped pickles or relish, lemon juice, and herbs (like tarragon and dill). There are also a handful of optional ingredients you can add that take the tartar sauce's flavor to the next level. For example, this recipe includes yellow mustard.
If, despite your best efforts, your tartar sauce does veer into the runny territory, fear not. There are ways to rescue the situation. A teaspoon of additional mayonnaise can help bind the sauce, while a dash of cornstarch can work wonders in thickening it without compromising flavor.
Tartar sauce should be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for about a week. Obviously, if it starts to smell funky in the fridge or the flavor is off before the week is up, you should dump it. Similar to other mayonnaise-based condiments, tartar sauce does not freeze well because the emulsion can break.
Instead of tartar sauce, use a garlicky aioli with or without a little dill or chopped pickle. Another good sauce option that goes well with seafood is a tomato-based co*cktail sauce. Hummus, which is also slightly acidic with lemon juice, can also make a nice dip for seafood.
Tartar sauce is a rich, creamy, tangy condiment typically served cold made of mayonnaise, chopped pickles (gherkins in the UK), capers, lemon juice and herbs such as dill, chives, tarragon and/or parsley. Some variations include olives, onions or shallots and apple cider vinegar.
Tartar sauce (French: sauce tartare; spelled tartare sauce in the UK, Ireland, and Commonwealth countries) is a condiment made of mayonnaise, chopped pickles and relish, caper, and herbs such as tarragon and dill.
The history of tartar sauce is a bit unclear. Some historians think that the tartar sauce emerged during the Roman period. It traveled through the medieval age and became most popular among French people. They created the modern version of tartar sauce that we are familiar with.
According to McDonald's website, the ingredients for the actual tartar sauce that goes on the Filet-O-Fish include soybean oil, pickle relish, calcium chloride, spice extractives, polysorbate 80, egg yolks, water, onions, distilled vinegar, sugar, spice, salt, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, and parsley.
Sour cream — an effective thickening agent for various gravies, soups, stews, and sauces — can be easily incorporated into tartar sauce to impart an extra layer of richness to the mixture.
Lemon juice – It makes the sauce nice and bright. Capers and diced dill pickles – They add salty, briny flavor. Dijon mustard – It adds extra tang and a peppery bite. Fresh garlic and onion powder – For sharp, savory depth of flavor.
Opened bottles of tartar sauce should remain good for up to six months as long as they're kept in the refrigerator. If you suspect your tartar sauce is going bad, check the bottle for an expiration date. If it has a strange odor or appears to have lost its texture, it's probably time for a new bottle.
Fresher condiments, like those open containers of that famous French dijon mustard, horseradish (both creamed and non), tartar sauce, mayonnaise, etc. should be kept refrigerated but may be left out at a temperature below 50 °F for up to 8 hours, as per the directives from FoodSafety.gov.
Anything that was air-tight sealed in a bottle, jar, or can can be safely eaten for years after the expiration date. The ingredients may lose quality after a long period of time, but it's almost impossible for them to “grow” anthing that could make you sick.
Made with your favorite tangy mayonnaise and crunchy pickles, olives, and capers, Duke's Tartar Sauce is the ideal seafood condiment. Cold Weather Warning: If you are shipping to a location that is experiencing cold weather, please consider delaying your order until temps are warmer.
What is Captain D's Tartar Sauce? Captain D's Tartar Sauce is a creamy and flavorful condiment that adds a delicious touch to your favorite dishes. It contains simple-to-find ingredients like mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, minced onion, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and optional chopped capers.
In reality, the two have nothing to do with one another. Cream of tartar is a powdery baking ingredient that you'd find in sweets like cookies or meringues. Tartar sauce, on the other hand, is super savory, rich, and tangy. It's typically served with seafood, but trust me – this delicious condiment can do so much more.
The inclusion of lemon juice, dill pickles, and capers ensures that tartar sauce offers an unbelievable kick of tang, above and beyond what sour cream offers. That makes the flavor of the baked potato more dynamic, which is perfect when you want to get a little something more out of a weeknight meal.
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