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Jalapeno Honey Mustard Sauce

Zesty Jalapeno Honey Mustard Sauce That Will Elevate Any Dish

This Jalapeno Honey Mustard Sauce captures the perfect balance of sweet and spicy for any dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2-3 medium jalapenos finely diced, remove seeds for milder flavor
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Mustards
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard high-quality recommended
  • ¼ cup yellow mustard no direct substitute
Sweetness and Tang
  • ⅓ cup honey adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar can substitute with white vinegar
Seasoning
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper freshly ground recommended
Consistency
  • optional cup water to adjust consistency

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by finely dicing 2–3 jalapenos and mincing 2 cloves of garlic.
  2. In a small saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced jalapenos and sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft. Then, add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Remove saucepan from heat and whisk in ¼ cup Dijon mustard, ¼ cup yellow mustard, ⅓ cup honey, and 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar until smooth.
  4. Return to low heat and simmer for 5–8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove from heat, let cool completely and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  6. Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gSodium: 70mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 10g

Notes

For a smoother texture, blend the sauce after cooling. Adjust heat level by removing seeds from jalapenos for milder flavor.

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