Culver's Fish Sandwiches Are 10x Better With These 2 Additions

Foodies have long sung the praises of Culver's ButterBurgers online, but they're not always the menu item from the Wisconsin-headquartered chain that has everyone's mouths watering. The North Atlantic cod sandwich might not sound particularly inspiring, but this hefty sammy is a hit, not least because the fish at its heart is wild-caught. But there's room for even more here, as fans on social media have been urging everyone to add extra pickles and tartar sauce to get 10 times the flavor.

The North Atlantic cod sandwich consists of a hand-battered hunk of cod that we think would rival fish served at these restaurants. It sits on a bed of shredded lettuce and Wisconsin cheddar (of course), and a dollop of the brand's secret tartar sauce, all slipped between two halves of a toasted hoagie roll. The pickle has a welcome crunch that holds its own against the crisp batter, and brings a burst of acidity to the sandwich, much like a squeeze of lemon over a plate of fried fish, though this time with more briny character. The extra tartar amps up the creamy flavor, while also adding a tangy, almost earthy edge that really makes that juicy, flaky cod sing. It's a simple ordering trick that goes a long, long way.

Be warned, you will need extra napkins to chow down on Culver's sammo, because the more you eat, the messier it gets. "It's really great for the first half. Then it's pretty good for the next 1/4. But the last quarter of the sandwich turns to an absolute mess! Worth it though," said one satisfied Redditor. The North Atlantic cod sandwich in its uneaten form definitely makes a good impression online. Reviewers routinely give it 10 out of 10 (and that's without the added pickles), and compare it to restaurant-quality meals. Others recommended it for people who weren't fans of Culver's stronger-flavored walleye, saying the chain's cod is on the lighter side.

While the tartar sauce and pickle additions are a great place to start, there are lots of other flavor combos to mix and match with your Culver's North Atlantic cod sandwich, including adding mustard or japaleños to give the sammie a warming kick, or some raw onions to replicate the pickle's crunch with some extra bite. As a Brit who has eaten more fried fish than I care to share, I would love to try the bacon option — though many of my countryfolk would probably be aghast. We know bacon works well with chocolate, so the combination of mild, creamy cod and salty meat sounds like a match made in heaven. I'd probably order two!