Cracker Barrel Tartar Sauce

Recreate the creamy, tangy deliciousness of Cracker Barrel's iconic tartar sauce with this quick and easy copycat recipe! Perfectly balanced with a base of rich mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, and a hint of finely minced onion, this homemade tartar sauce is elevated with a touch of lemon juice, a dash of sugar, and just the right amount of salt and pepper for a flavor burst in every bite. Ready in just 10 minutes and requiring no cooking, this versatile sauce is ideal for pairing with crispy fish fillets, shrimp, fries, or even as a zesty spread on sandwiches. Make it ahead and let the simple ingredients meld together in the fridge for maximum flavor–it’s the perfect dip for seafood lovers and a must-have condiment for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners.

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 cup Mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon Yellow onion, finely minced
1 teaspoon Lemon juice
1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
0.5 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sweet pickle relish.

Step 2

Add the finely minced yellow onion and mix thoroughly to incorporate.

Step 3

Stir in the lemon juice, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Taste the tartar sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding a pinch more salt or sugar to suit your preference.

Step 5

Transfer the tartar sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Serve as a dip or sauce alongside your favorite seafood dishes, fries, or vegetables.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(292.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1778.0

Total Fat 172.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 235.3mg	0%
Sodium 2009.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g	0%
Total Sugars 10.8g
Protein 0.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 5.1mg	0%
Iron 0.2mg	0%
Potassium 27.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 86.8%

Protein: 0.0%

Carbs: 13.2%