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Jalapeno Honey Mustard Sauce

Jalapeno Honey Mustard Sauce for Sweet and Spicy Dishes

Jalapeno Honey Mustard Sauce is a bold yet sweet condiment perfect for enhancing a variety of dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup for a vegan option
For the Heat
  • 1-2 jalapenos adjust seeds for heat level
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
For Flavor Balance
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar or lemon juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder or fresh onion
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • whisk
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Combine Base Ingredients
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and honey. Blend together until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
Add Heat Components
  1. Finely chop jalapenos, removing seeds for less heat. Fold jalapenos, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika into the mixture. Stir for another minute.
Introduce Flavor Enhancers
  1. Sprinkle in garlic powder and onion powder, along with cayenne pepper if desired. Mix for about 1 minute, adjusting flavors.
Final Seasoning Adjustment
  1. Taste the sauce and adjust with salt and black pepper. Incorporate additional minced jalapenos for more heat.
Chill for Flavor Development
  1. Transfer sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
Serve and Enjoy
  1. Remove from the fridge, stir, and serve with chicken tenders, fries, or as a glaze for grilled meats.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 25mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Adjust jalapeno quantities for heat tolerance and chill the sauce for better flavor development.

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