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This homemade tartar sauce is thick, creamy, and full of chopped dill pickles and fresh dill. Mix it in 10 minutes for fish sandwiches, fried fish, or crab cakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups (16 servings) 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup finely chopped dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
- 2 tablespoons sweet onion, finely chopped & rinsed in cool water
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Drain any excess liquid from the chopped pickles, reserving 1 tablespoon pickle juice for the sauce. Finely chop the dill and onion, and rinse the chopped onion in cool water.
- Whisk the mayonnaise, pickle juice, lemon juice, sugar, garlic powder, and pepper in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Fold in the chopped pickles, dill, and onion. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Notes
Substitutions: Use drained dill pickle relish instead of chopped pickles. Finely chopped shallot can replace the onion.
Serving: Spoon onto fish sandwiches or serve alongside fried fish, crab cakes, or roasted potatoes. Pair with coleslaw and lemon wedges.
Storage: Refrigerate in a covered container for up to 4 days. Stir before serving.
Freezing is not recommended; the mayonnaise may separate and the pickles can release water after thawing.
Optional chilling adds 30 minutes to the 10-minute prep time; serve immediately for a 10-minute total.
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