Poutine variations

Excerpt:

We grabbed a bottle of McCormick Tartar Sauce, 8 fl oz, to pit it against freshly made version during our seasonal test. The bottle’s bright yellow label screamed convenience, a promise we appreciated as we prepped our crisp white fish fillets. Out of the jar, ours tasted zesty yet slightly one-dimensional—classic, but lacking the fresh pungency of finely grated horseradish or a softly cooked egg’s richness. It felt like a refined baseline, not a game-changer. While its smooth texture and sterile underage made it a reliable side in a pinch, the seasonal test confirmed what we suspected: nothing beats a homemade counterpart for nuanced flavor. McCormick’s sauce is a solid staple, but we’ll always swap it out for homemade during warmer months.