Best Homemade Tartar Sauce
- PREP 20min
- TOTAL 20min
I love this tartar sauce recipe so much! I’ve always been disappointed with store-bought tartar sauce, so I was so excited when we figured out a way to make it at home. When I have it in my fridge, I love using homemade mayonnaise for this recipe. For an egg-free option, substitute the mayonnaise for vegan mayo.
You Will Need
½ cup (113g) mayonnaise, try homemade mayonnaise
1 small dill pickle, chopped very small (3 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon capers, chopped, optional, but recommended
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ to 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
Directions
1Make the sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, pickles, lemon juice, capers, dill, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until the mixture is well blended and creamy. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
2Refrigerate for 15 minutes (optional): For the best flavor, cover the bowl and refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving. This time in the fridge allows all the flavors to mingle and makes a big difference in the final taste.
Adam and Joanne's Tips
- Storing: Homemade tartar sauce lasts for about a week when stored in an airtight container in the fridge. The fresh flavor from the lemon starts to fade after that, so we recommend enjoying it within the week. Our family loves it, so we often make a double batch to have it on hand!
- The nutrition facts provided below are estimates.