Best 5 Grandmas Tartar Sauce Recipes
Grandma's tartar sauce is a classic condiment that adds a delicious, tangy flavor to a variety of dishes. Whether you're serving it with fish and chips, fried chicken, or as a dip for vegetables, this homemade sauce is sure to be a hit. With its creamy texture and perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors, it's no wonder why this recipe has been passed down through generations.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
GREAT GRANDMA'S PASTA SAUCE RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by kayjayjohnson
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large stockpot, saute garlic until soft and fragrant in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, about 2 minutes. Throw your meat in with the garlic and brown until meat has been thoroughly cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in the tomato paste, tomato puree, and seasoning, including the fresh basil. Stir to mix well. Fill the empty tomato paste can will water, and pour it in the stockpot. Let mixture simmer, uncovered, for 2 or more hours (the longer the better, but minimum 2 hours), stirring occasionally. Serve hot over fresh pasta.
CLASSIC TARTAR SAUCE
You'll never buy the jarred stuff again once you've tried this homemade tartar sauce recipe! -Michelle Stromko, Darlington, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 1 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
GRANDMA'S TARTAR SAUCE
This recipe I found in the attic of my grandmother in a dusty book. Grandma told me that they were her best recipes. Serve with a roast. Enjoy!
Provided by Aleksa
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Tartar Sauce
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Press hard-boiled egg yolks through a fine mesh sieve into a porcelain bowl. Add raw egg yolks and whisk until fluffy and creamy. Add oil, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking constantly until consistency is like mayonnaise. Whisk in mustard, sour cream, and lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 184.7 mg, Fat 19 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 102.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
OLD BAY TARTAR SAUCE - ONLY 3 INGREDIENTS!
If you prefer a smooth tartar sauce, this is a good one. If you don't mind bumpy stuff in your tartar sauce, you can add pickle relish or chopped capers.
Provided by mailbelle
Categories Sauces
Time 3m
Yield 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients until blended.
- Cover and chill.
MOM'S TARTAR SAUCE
Some people think tartar sauce is no big deal. But I've tasted some pretty darn bad versions (and I have yet to try a store-bought version that tastes good), so here's my favorite: my mom's recipe. The most important thing about tartar sauce, in my opinion, is that it be not at all sweet, but savory and rich instead (if you like sweet tartar sauce, this isn't the recipe for you).
Provided by Julesong
Categories Sauces
Time 5m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix together the mayo, lemon juice, dill pickles (NOT sweet pickles), onion flakes, and chives (if using).
- Stir well.
- Stir in 3-4 drops of balsamic vinegar, taste, and add more if you like.
- Serve with any kind of fish.
- Refrigerate any leftovers in tightly covered container.
- Note: although Mom doesn't add the balsamic, herself, I love it and add it regularly. Just don't tell her. ;).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4.2, Sodium 40.9, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 0.1
Tips for Making Grandma's Tartar Sauce
- Use fresh ingredients whenever possible.
- Make sure the mayonnaise is cold before using it.
- If you don't have fresh dill, you can use dried dill.
- If you don't have fresh lemon juice, you can use bottled lemon juice.
- Taste the tartar sauce as you make it and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
- Serve the tartar sauce immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion
Grandma's tartar sauce is a versatile condiment that can be used with a variety of dishes. It's perfect for fish and chips, fried shrimp, and crab cakes. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for vegetables or as a spread for sandwiches. No matter how you use it, Grandma's tartar sauce is sure to be a hit!
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