The Chariton: Tartar Sauce

The sharp tartar sauce served with fried shrimp at The Chariton restaurant was originated by its founder, Theodore Wieland. He served it with jumbo whole fried frogs, which was one of the restaurant's specialties.

Chopped Dill Pickle Tartar Sauce

Tartar Sauce

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 6, 1948

Yield: 1 1/4 cups


Ingredients

  • 1 egg

  • 1/2 tsp sugar

  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp ground white pepper

  • 1 cup salad oil

  • 1 Tbsp vinegar

  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 Tbsp finely minced onion

  • 1 rib celery, chopped

  • 1/2 green pepper, chopped

  • 1/4 dill pickle, chopped


Preparation

Break egg into deep bowl. Add sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Beat with a whisk or fork for a few minutes. Add oil, a little at a time, beating well after each addition. When oil has been incorporated, add vinegar, lemon juice, onion, celery, green pepper and dill pickle. Refrigerate until ready to use.


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