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honey mustard sauce

Honey Mustard Sauce Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup  mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons  Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons  yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup  honey
  • 1 tablespoon  apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon  garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon  smoked paprika
  • A pinch of salt and black pepper

Method
 

  1. In a medium glass mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and yellow mustard. Use a whisk to stir them together until the mixture is a uniform, pale yellow color and no streaks of white mayo remain.
  2. Drizzle the honey into the bowl while continuing to whisk. Once the honey is integrated, add the apple cider vinegar. This will slightly thin the sauce and add the necessary acidity to balance the sweetness of the honey.
  3. Sprinkle in the garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk vigorously for about 30 seconds to ensure the spices are evenly distributed and the sauce is completely smooth and glossy.
  4. Transfer the sauce into a clean glass jar with a tight lid. Place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This resting period allows the flavors to meld and the texture to thicken slightly for the best dipping experience.

Notes

  • Use Room Temp Ingredients: If your mayo and mustard are at room temperature, the honey will blend in much faster without clumping.
  • Control the Heat: If you want a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a teaspoon of hot sauce to the mix.
  • Check the Thickness: For a salad dressing, thin it out with more vinegar. For a dipping sauce, keep the honey and mayo ratios higher.