Name: Hot Mustard Sauce
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: Makes about ½ cup sauce
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cold water; 2 tablespoons dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons honey

Why This Recipe Works

For well-rounded flavor and smooth, creamy texture, we use two kinds of mustard in this simple sauce. Letting the dry mustard “bloom” in water before adding the rest of the ingredients releases potent flavor compounds. Dijon mustard rounds out the bite of the mustard powder, and honey adds a touch of sweetness and a silky texture to the sauce.

Before You Begin

The longer this sauce sits the milder it becomes.

Instructions

Whisk water, dry mustard, and salt together in bowl until smooth; let sit for 15 minutes. Whisk in Dijon mustard and honey. Cover and let sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours. Use immediately or transfer sauce to glass jar with tight-fitting lid and refrigerate for up to 2 months.