Description
Homemade Pioneer Woman Tartar Sauce brings zesty coastal flavors straight to kitchen tables. Rich mayonnaise blends with crisp pickles, tangy capers, and fresh herbs, creating a creamy condiment perfect for seafood and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (60 ml) finely chopped bread-and-butter pickles
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) finely chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) drained capers
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) finely grated lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) kosher salt
Citrus Components:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing vessel, meticulously blend mayonnaise, finely diced pickles, briny capers, freshly chopped dill, fragrant lemon zest, tangy lemon juice, delicate sugar, and a pinch of sea salt until achieving a uniform, silky consistency.
- Allow the zesty condiment to rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, permitting the diverse flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- When transferring the sauce, select a pristine, hermetically sealed glass container to preserve its vibrant taste profile.
- For optimal flavor development, prepare this versatile sauce up to seven days in advance, ensuring the ingredients meld and mature.
- Before serving, gently stir the sauce to reintegrate any naturally separated components and restore its creamy texture.
- Store the prepared sauce in the coldest section of the refrigerator, maintaining a temperature between 33°F to 40°F (1°C to 4°C) to guarantee maximum freshness and prevent bacterial growth.
Notes
- Bursting with zesty flavors that transform ordinary seafood into an extraordinary culinary experience.
- Crafted with everyday ingredients found in most kitchen pantries, making it incredibly accessible.
- Delivers restaurant-quality taste without the hefty price tag or complicated preparation process.
- Easily adaptable to personal preferences, allowing home cooks to experiment with herb and pickle variations.
- Refrigerates beautifully, with flavors deepening and melding together over a few days of storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg