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Tartar Sauce with Sour Cream (without mayo)

This Tartar Sauce with Sour Cream is SO EASY! A tangy, creamy dip that’s a perfect complement to your seafood dishes and sandwiches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 medium-sized dill pickles finely diced (about ½ cup)
  • 3 tablespoons pickle juice (from the pickle jar)
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill (about 9 sprigs (8-inch length))
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground clove
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients - Collect all the ingredients listed above, ensuring you have everything ready to go before you start mixing.
  2. Step 2: Dice the Pickles - Using your knife and cutting board, finely dice the dill pickles. Aim for small, uniform pieces to ensure they blend well into the sauce.
  3. Step 3: Chop the Fresh Dill - Remove the leaves from the fresh dill sprigs and chop them finely. This will enhance the flavor of your tartar sauce.
  4. Step 4: Mix the Base - In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the sour cream. This will be the creamy base of your tartar sauce.
  5. Step 5: Add the Pickles and Dill - Stir in the finely diced pickles and chopped dill into the sour cream. Mix until well combined.
  6. Step 6: Incorporate the Seasonings - Add the pickle juice, onion powder, salt, black pepper, ground clove, and cinnamon. Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  7. Step 7: Taste and Adjust - Give your tartar sauce a taste. Adjust any seasonings as needed, adding more salt or dill if you desire a stronger flavor.
  8. Step 8: Chill and Serve - For the best flavor, refrigerate your tartar sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully. Serve with your favorite seafood or use it as a spread on sandwiches.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • For longer storage, consider freezing, but note that texture may change slightly upon thawing.
  • Label your container with the date to keep track of freshness.