Herb Tartar Sauce Recipe

Name: Herb Tartar Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup your favorite or Homemade Mayonnaise (page 280); 1/2 cup fresh herbs, such as tarragon, basil, chives, parsley, cilantro, scallions, or a combination; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 2 small dill pickles, chopped; 2 small sweet pickles, chopped; 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped; 2 tablespoons grated red onion; 2 tablespoons capers; 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup your favorite or Homemade Mayonnaise (page 280)
1/2 cup fresh herbs, such as tarragon, basil, chives, parsley, cilantro, scallions, or a combination
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 small dill pickles, chopped
2 small sweet pickles, chopped
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
2 tablespoons grated red onion
2 tablespoons capers
1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Combine the mayonnaise, herbs, sour cream, dill pickles, sweet pickles, egg, jalapeno, onion, capers, pickle juice, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste in a blender or food processor and pulse to blend to a chunky sauce.
2
Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve, or for up to 4 days.
3
There are many instances in this book, especially for pan- and skillet frying, where instructions call for heating oil or butter until sizzling hot.
4
Instead of using a thermometer, check the oils readiness by dropping in a pinch of salt or flour; if the oil sizzles when the salt hits the pan, its ready to go.
5
(When frying chicken and other slow-cooking foods, its important to keep the oil at a consistent temperature to ensure they cook evenly; in recipes like these I always provide an exact temperature and suggest using a thermometer.)

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup your favorite or Homemade Mayonnaise (page 280), 1/2 cup fresh herbs, such as tarragon, basil, chives, parsley, cilantro, scallions, or a combination, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 2 small dill pickles, chopped, and more.

Yes, Herb Tartar Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Herb Tartar Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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