Jalapeño Honey Mustard Sauce Recipe
This Jalapeño Honey Mustard Sauce is a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors, ideal for adding a zesty kick to your snacks, sandwiches, and salads. Made with fresh jalapeños, honey, and Dijon mustard, it’s a quick and easy sauce that can be whipped up in just 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (optional roasting)
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup (approximately 1 serving) 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup Dijon Mustard
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- ¼ cup Honey
- 3 Fresh Jalapeños (stemmed)
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all ingredients and necessary equipment for making the sauce to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Prepare Jalapeños: Stem the fresh jalapeños and, if preferred, remove the seeds to reduce the heat level.
- Prepare Garlic: Peel the garlic cloves to ready them for blending.
- Combine Ingredients: Place Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, jalapeños, garlic cloves, and salt in a blender or food processor.
- Blend: Blend the mixture until smooth, making sure there are no chunks left for a creamy texture.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust salt or other seasonings to suit your preference.
- Store the Sauce: Transfer the finished sauce into an airtight container or glass jar to maintain freshness.
- Refrigerate: Store the sauce in the refrigerator. Stir well before each use to keep the flavors well combined.
- Optional Roasting: For a smoky twist, roast the jalapeños in a 450°F oven for 10 minutes before blending into the sauce.
Notes
- Removing seeds from jalapeños reduces the heat if you prefer a milder sauce.
- The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Roasting jalapeños adds a smoky depth of flavor to the sauce.
- This sauce pairs well with grilled meats, sandwiches, and as a dipping sauce for snacks like fries or chicken tenders.
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