Pioneer Woman Tartar Sauce

Pioneer Woman Tartar Sauce is made with good-quality mayonnaise, zesty dill pickles, briny capers, fresh dill, and a bright squeeze of lemon juice. The result is a chunky, tangy, and incredibly fresh-tasting sauce that is a world apart from the jarred version. It is the perfect condiment for a Friday night fish fry and makes enough for the whole family.

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🤍 Why You Will Love This Tartar Sauce:

• So Much Better Than the Jar: The freshness of this sauce is unbeatable. Using fresh dill and real lemon juice provides a bright, zesty flavor that you simply cannot get from a store-bought jar.
• Ready in 10 Minutes: There is no cooking involved. If you can chop and stir, you can make this sauce. It comes together in just a few minutes, yet it tastes like it came from a high-end seafood restaurant.
• Perfectly Chunky Texture: Unlike store-bought versions that are often a smooth paste, this recipe has a satisfying, chunky texture from the chopped pickles and capers.
• Customizable: You control the ingredients. You can add more pickles for crunch, more lemon for a tart kick, or even a dash of hot sauce if you like it spicy.

🍋 Pioneer Woman Tartar Sauce Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise (full fat is best)
• 1/2 cup dill pickles, finely chopped (or dill relish)
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Pinch of salt (to taste)

🥣 How To Make Pioneer Woman Tartar Sauce

1. Prepare the ingredients: Finely chop the dill pickles, capers, and fresh dill. Juice the lemon.
2. Combine in a bowl: In a small mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, chopped pickles, capers, fresh dill, lemon juice, onion powder, and black pepper.
3. Stir and season: Stir everything together until it is well combined. Taste the sauce and add a small pinch of salt if it needs it (the pickles and capers are already salty).
4. Chill to meld: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows all the flavors to meld together.

💭 Recipe Tips

• Use Good Mayonnaise: Since mayonnaise is the entire base of the sauce, use a high-quality brand that you love the taste of. A full-fat mayo will give the richest flavor.
• Fresh Dill is Best: Fresh dill provides a bright, feathery flavor that dried dill just can’t match. If you must use dried, cut the amount down to 1 teaspoon.
• Let It Rest: Do not skip the 30-minute chill time. This step is essential. It lets the onion powder and pickle brine infuse the mayonnaise, making the sauce taste unified.
• Chop Finely: For the best texture, chop the pickles and capers very small. This ensures you get a little bit of every flavor in each bite without one ingredient overpowering the others.

🍤 What To Serve With Tartar Sauce?

This is the classic, must-have sauce for any fried seafood serve it in a big bowl with fried catfish, beer-battered cod or crispy shrimp. It is also the perfect partner for crab cakes or salmon patties don’t limit it to fish though it also makes a tangy dip for french fries or onion rings.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Tartar Sauce?

• Refrigerate: Store the tartar sauce in an airtight container (like a glass jar) in the refrigerator. Because it is mayonnaise-based, it must be kept cold it will stay fresh for up to 1 week.
• Freeze: Do not freeze tartar sauce mayonnaise does not freeze well; it will separate when thawed and the texture will become oily and grainy.

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📊 Tartar Sauce Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon

• Calories: 105 kcal
• Total Fat: 11g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5g
• Cholesterol: 10mg
• Sodium: 220mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 1g
• Dietary Fiber: 0g
• Sugars: 0.5g
• Protein: 0g