Once you taste real homemade tartar sauce, the bottled stuff from the store just feels wrong. You know that thick, weird-tasting paste they sell in tiny plastic bottles for a small fortune? It's sadness in a jar. Always disappointing after you've tried homemade!
This version is creamy, tangy, a little sweet, and takes about two minutes to stir together. No fancy ingredients, no chopping twenty things. Just simple, real food that actually tastes good. Around here, the kids won't even touch store-bought anymore. Homemade or nothing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup prepared horseradish sauce
- 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish (add up to 1/4 cup if you like it sweeter)
Directions
- Add the mayonnaise, horseradish sauce, and sweet pickle relish to a medium bowl.
- Stir until everything is smooth and well combined.
- Taste and adjust: more relish for sweetness, more horseradish for heat.
- Cover and chill for at least 15 minutes so the flavors can come together.
- Serve with fish, shrimp, salmon patties, fries, or anything else you feel like dipping.
Why Bother Making It Yourself?
Store-bought tartar sauce is expensive and honestly does not taste great. For the price of one tiny jar, you can make a whole bowl of homemade tartar sauce with ingredients you already have in the kitchen. More flavor, more sauce, less money.
Notes
- Want it tangier? Add a splash of lemon juice.
- Want it spicier? Add a little more horseradish.
- Want it thicker? Stir in an extra spoonful of mayonnaise.
- Leftovers will keep in the fridge for several days, but around here it usually gets eaten long before that.
Safety Note: I am NOT a medical professional. Please research ingredients, check for allergies, and confirm pet safety. Use gently and at your discretion.
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