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Tartar Sauce

To answer your question, yes, homemade is way better. This sauce pairs perfectly with Buxton Hall's Hushpuppies. This recipe is from Buxton Hall, one of Bon Appétit's Hot 10, America's Best New Restaurants 2016.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup finely chopped bread-and-butter pickles
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (preferably Texas Pete)
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, pickles, lemon juice, garlic, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and mustard powder in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 2

    Tartar sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

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