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honey mustard sauce over ham on a plate with salad and baked potato
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Honey Mustard Sauce for Ham

Deliciously sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce for ham, seafood, and more!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 127kcal
Author: Hilda Sterner

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup pan juices, or olive oil
  • ½ cup Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dried rubbed sage (don't substitute powdered)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  • Add ¼ cup of baked ham pan juices to a small saucepan, or substitute pan juices with olive oil. Stir in the remaining mustard sauce ingredients as you heat them over medium heat. 
  • Once mixed, whisk the sauce over low heat until it begins to boil then simmer for a few minutes until it thickens.
  • Serve mustard sauce with ham, or use as a dipping sauce with seafood or chicken.

Notes

Nutrition calculations were done using ¼ cup olive oil (instead of pan juices).
  • Although I've found using ¼ cup of the pan juices enhances the flavor of the mustard sauce, feel free to substitute the pan juices with mayonnaise.
  • You can also substitute the pan juices with olive oil for a healthier alternative.
  • Red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar can be used in the recipe.
  • If you don't have dijon mustard, substitute with plain mustard, and a tablespoon or more of horseradish sauce.
  • Try experimenting with other herbs and spices to see what you can come up with.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 111mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 17g