Description
This Homemade Tartar Sauce is creamy, tangy, and so much better than store-bought! Made with simple ingredients like mayonnaise, dill pickles, and fresh lemon juice, it’s the perfect dip for seafood or a delicious sandwich spread. Ready in just 5 minutes!
Ingredients
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1 cup mayonnaise (or light mayo/Miracle Whip)
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1 cup finely chopped dill pickles
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1 tsp fresh lemon juice
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tbsp fresh or dried dill
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1 tsp honey
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¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
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Mix the base: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, dill, honey, and black pepper until smooth.
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Stir in pickles: Add chopped dill pickles and mix well.
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Taste & adjust: Adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
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Chill & serve: Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Enjoy as a dip for fried fish, shrimp, or sandwiches!
Notes
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Storage Tip: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
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Extra Flavor: Add 1 tsp Dijon mustard or a dash of hot sauce for a kick!
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Sweet Variation: Use sweet pickles or sweet relish instead of dill pickles for a milder, sweeter sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: tablespoon
- Calories: 60kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 12mg