Easy and fast - this mustard sauce with honey comes together in a snap! How easy it is just to throw all the ingredients in a mason jar or a bowl, whisk and enjoy in your favorite recipes such as burgers, and sandwiches and drizzled over our favorite juicy pork chops!
Creamy and Thick Honey Mustard Sauce is simple to prepare in just a few minutes and best enjoyed in your favorite chicken dinner recipes.
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Ingredients
My few comments on the ingredients + don't forget to read the Tips section!
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- Mustard - I used Dijon mustard which is creamier and tastes more tangy and a little spicier than regular yellow mustard. If not sure, use your regular mustard or do 50/50.
- Spices - I like to add a little extra cayenne to my mustard sauce. You only need a pinch. Overall taste: when you try the sauce without anything it may taste strong or too sweet. But once combined with other dishes it will taste so much better!
- Honey - Depending on what dish I am preparing, I use 5 and sometimes 6 tablespoons of honey. Everyone’s preference is different and some may not like their honey mustard sweet at all. If it is your first time, I’d strongly recommend adding only 2-3 tablespoons of honey in the beginning, whisking all the ingredients well, and then deciding if you need to add any more.
- Mayonnaise - low-fat or regular mayonnaise. I often use organic mayonnaise as it has less additives and tasted great!
- Vinegar - 5% or 6 % apple cider vinegar or other mild vinegar types are good here. In some store-bought honey mustard options, you can feel the vinegar flavor which is too harsh and reminds me more of a salad dressing rather than the sauce. But if you like it, double up!
- Lemon - squeezed fresh lemon juice, as an alternative you can try lime or fresh orange juice instead.
- This mustard recipe can be made with fewer ingredients (honey, mustard, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and paprika). These are the basic ingredients and there's plenty of room to customize it further.
Instructions
Make the mustard sauce by combining all the ingredients in a mason jar. Close the lid and give it a good shake so all the flavor can blend nicely.
If you have time, transfer the honey mustard sauce to the fridge for at least 15-30 minutes so the ingredients can combine perfectly.
Keep it in the fridge at all times before serving.
Tips
- Add Frank’s red hot sauce or other similar hot sauce for a little spiciness kick!
- Aromatics such as cilantro, parsley, and chives are all great ways to mix things up and add freshness to the sauce. Use dried herbs as an alternative.
- As mentioned above, be cautious when adding honey, taste test, and add more or start with less, in the beginning, depending on your personal preferences. I like the sauce well balanced, not too sweet, and not too bitter or salty.
- Make a honey mustard dipping sauce - simply add a little more mayonnaise and even sour cream would work. Combined with mayo makes a perfect thick dip for chicken tenders, fried foods, veggies, cheeses, and many more. You may want to tweak the quantities until you reach the desired result.
Honey mustard is perfect to use as a chicken sauce, especially for our Crispy Chicken Sandwiches, to pour over grilled pork, turkey or chicken, hot dogs, pork and many more. We also like to pour some leftover honey mustard over steamed rice. This honey mustard sauce tastes even better the next day!
Serving Suggestions
So where to use mustard sauce with honey?
The best combo is with crispy chicken or any chicken dinner really! One of our favorites include:
- Chicken fingers - great to dip in honey mustard!
- Crispy Chicken Burgers, sandwiches, wraps, tortillas and etc
- Cheese and ham sandwiches and toasts.
- Marinade for beef, chicken or turkey
- To top up poached eggs
- Beef hash croquettes
- Hashbrowns
- French fries or you could even make a Poutine with this honey mustard!
- Drizzle over air fryer baked salmon
- All your other favorite marinated and dipping recipes!
Freezing And Storing Instructions
Keep the sauce in an airtight container or mason jar in the fridge for up to 5 days. Let come to room temperature before serving.
FAQs
It is often served with ham, chicken and beef, sandwiches, burgers, or as a dipping sauce. We love it in our crispy panko chicken sandwiches.
This mustard sauce is made with a sweetener and we love to use honey for that. The flavor is crisp, sweet, savory, and pleasantly tangy.
Easy Sauce Recipes
For more easy sauces and condiments, check out my recipe list here.
I hope you'll enjoy this mustard sauce with honey recipe, please leave a rating on this recipe below and leave a comment, take a photo of your food and tag me on Instagram @theyummy_bowl. I love seeing your creations!
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Love,
Julia
Mustard Sauce With Honey
INGREDIENTS
- ½ cup dijon mustard
- 5-6 tablespoons of honey OR add more/less depending on personal preference
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon white wine or apple cider vinegar
- Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- Make the mustard sauce by combining all the ingredients in a mason jar. Close the lid and give it a good shake so all the flavor can blend nicely.
- If you have time, transfer the honey mustard to the fridge for at least 15-30 minutes so the ingredients can combine perfectly.
- Keep it in the fridge at all times before serving. Makes about 1 cup of sauce.
NOTES
- Add Frank’s red hot sauce or other similar hot sauce for a little spiciness kick!
- Aromatics such as cilantro, parsley, and chives are all great ways to mix things up and add freshness to the sauce. Use dried herbs as an alternative.
- Be cautious when adding honey, taste test, and add more or start with less, in the beginning, depending on your personal preferences. I like the sauce well balanced, not too sweet, and not too bitter or salty.
- Make a honey mustard dipping sauce - simply add a little more mayonnaise and even sour cream would work. Combined with mayo makes a perfect thick dip for chicken tenders, fried foods, veggies, cheeses, and many more. You may want to tweak the quantities until you reach the desired result.
- Keep the sauce in an airtight container or mason jar in the fridge for up to 5 days. Let come to room temperature before serving.
PRIVATE NOTES
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)
Julia
Delicious staple sauce in our family, we love it with beef and chicken!