stick Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Anyone have any "must-make" homemade tartar sauce recipes? I normally buy the jar-stuff, but think it's time to elevate the game a bit. I recently ate lunch at the loon-something or lazy-loon in downtown Minneapolis. I had a great fish-sandwich and an appetizer of walleye fingers. They had 2 tartar sauces on the table. One was a chipotle tartar and one was a jalepen~o tartar. Both excellent. It prompted me to post this one to see what others make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadmoosecastingco Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Simple and quick: Mix equal parts Miracle whip and sour cream with enough diced onion and pickle to get desired consistency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Uran Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 AHH YUM!!! I like to use real mayo! I mince some onions, and throw a glob of relish in, and also a pinch or two of cayenne pepper. I love it. Kind of a vague recipe, I'm not much of a measurer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Cloud Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I make my own all the time and it varies a bit but the base is mayo, relish, fresh lemon juice, and salt n pepper...I like to use dill relish instead of a sweet relish. The fresh lemon juice really adds a nice taste. I'll also finely chopp some onion in it sometimes. Chipotle pepper flakes is something I like to add to some batches also - just enough for some heat and smokieness. Some cajun seasoning is nice instead of the chipotle too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 1/2 C. real MayoZest of one fresh lemon1-Tbsp. Fresh Lemon Juice1-Tbsp. Ketchup2 Tbsps. Chopped Capers1-Tbsp. finely Chopped ShallotTabasco to tastefreshly grated black pepper to taste.Mix all ingredients in a non-reactive stainless or glass bowl.Let me know what you think when you've had this on Crab cakes or your favorite fish.Chef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderLund78 Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I know I'm gonna hear it from the culinary experts on this one but I use Mayo and Ketchup 50/50. I don't know if that qualifies as tartar sauce but I've been eating it since I was a kid and I love it. It's just one of those things, I guess. These recipes sound great though, I'll have to try them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Uran Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Eat whatever floats your boat!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splake Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 50-50 real mayo and ketchup and a large dollop of horseradish is how we roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Cloud Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Sounds a little more like cocktail sauce. It's all good though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
night bite Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Mayo, Western dressing, pickle juice, lemon juice, diced pickles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I know I'm gonna hear it from the culinary experts on this one but I use Mayo and Ketchup 50/50. I don't know if that qualifies as tartar sauce but I've been eating it since I was a kid and I love it. It's just one of those things, I guess. These recipes sound great though, I'll have to try them. I've never tried it on fish but I mix that up for dip for potato chips once in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimy Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 1/2cup real mayo1 tbls mustard2 baby zinger pickles chopped1/4cup onions chopped1 splash lemon juice hold the ketchup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinsandFeathers Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Chef, as my 15 year old daughter would say...OH MY GOD!! was that good..Thank you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaz2611 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 i mix miracle whip and sriracha hot sauce together for dipping fish and french fries also shrimp mix the hot sauce in according to desired heat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Cool!I totally agree, you don't have to follow every rule of true "Cheffery" when creating a concoction. Just use your imagination and your taste buds and you'll end up with something you'll like.I'll make scratch home made Mayo for some of my dishes and I'll use short-cut recipes for others as long as the results are equal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkunkedAgain Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I know it's completely different, but instead of tartar sauce (or sometimes to compliment it) we use Sweet Chili sauce by Maggie/Taste of Asia. My brother brought it to my cabin once and won us over. Everyone who does the pepsi challenge between tartar sauce and the chili sauce always keeps dipping their fried fish in the chili. I've find this stuff at Cub and Rainbow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillP Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I don't care for horseradish and I prefer Miracle Whip to mayo. So I just add some sweet relish, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and a shot or two of hot sauce. I also throw in a liberal amount of regular Mrs. Dash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borch Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 For me it's 1 cup mayo1/4 cup chopped pickles1 1/2 tsp lemon juice1 tsp Whorschire Sauce1/2 tsp mustardSalt and PepperSimple but good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishorgolf Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I bring this one on fishing trips and we never have enough no matter how much I make.REAL Mayoequal parts very finely chopped -onions -olives w/pimento -dill pickleswhole small capers.Add a small amount of the pickle and olive juice to give it the right consistency. ground red pepper to taste (optional) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn57 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 why would you ruin good minnesota fish with tarter sauce? bad cookin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UdeLakeTom Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Maybe they are WI fish!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn57 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 probably! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseymcq Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercrew Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 why would you ruin good minnesota fish with tarter sauce? bad cookin? Catch fishClean fishMake Tartar Throw fish awayEat your tartarIt don't make sense, if you want your fish covered in mayo try McDonalds.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeybc69 Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Tartar!!! Who eats a good burger without something to top it??? Not many.Well, fish is the same to me. Top it with tartar.1/2 cup mayo1/2 cup relish1/2 cup finely diced yellow oniondash of minced garlicdash of garlic saltdash of pepperdash of seasoned saltLet sit for a few hours, and pile it on!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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