A classic with a touch of heat, this hot honey mustard sauce is perfect for dipping, drizzling, or stirring into your meals!
With just 4 ingredients, you can whip up a batch of this sauce quickly to keep on hand for the week.
Hot honey mustard perks
EASY TO PREP - The active time in this recipe is just a few minutes simmering in a saucepan!
VERSATILE - Use as a dip, drizzle over roasted veggies or meats, or modify to make it a vinaigrette.
CLASSIC FLAVOR with a little heat!
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Ingredients and instructions
Honey - Any honey will work here, even the honey that's already in your pantry that has crystallized over time!
Note that certain honeys can have different flavor undertones, such as clover honey.
Mustard - I use stoneground mustard for this recipe, but feel free to use Dijon or even a blend of the two!
Mayonnaise - Mayonnaise keeps this sauce creamy and dippable, but too much can overshadow the honey mustard flavor.
I always opt for a super thick mayo like Primal Kitchen mayo, but note that olive oil- or avocado-based mayos may have a stronger flavor.
Hot sauce - Use whatever hot sauce you like! I used Frank's RedHot Original, since it's widely available and we almost always have a bottle in our fridge.
However, you can change up the spice level or overall flavor just by swapping out for a different hot sauce.
How to make hot honey mustard sauce
Truth: this recipe isn't as simple as mixing everything together.
I tested that out, and in our side-by-side taste test, THIS is the version that clearly won.
And I'd rather publish the BEST hot honey mustard sauce than a slightly faster hot honey mustard sauce.
That said, you can whip up a batch of this sauce in less than 10 minutes, and it keeps well in the fridge!
1. Reduce hot sauce and honey on stovetop
Add the hot sauce and honey to a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to boil, then reduce to a simmer, whisking occasionally.
Keep simmering until the mixture has reduced by about ¼.
2. Whisk in mustard and mayonnaise
Remove the hot sauce mixture from heat and let cool slightly. Whisk in the mustard and mayonnaise.
Taste, and adjust to fit your needs.
And that's it!
Ways to use hot honey mustard sauce
This is a super-versatile sauce, which is part of why it lives as a stand-alone recipe on Chelsea Joy Eats!
Here are some ideas of how to use hot honey mustard sauce:
Use as a dip
When testing this recipe, my spouse and I tried out the various versions paired with chicken tenders. Great way to use this hot honey mustard!
Drizzle over meats/veggies
This sauce goes wonderfully with chicken or pork!
Toss chicken wings in hot honey mustard or drizzle over crispy chicken thighs.
Drizzle over pork chops or pork tenderloin.
This sauce also works great with roasted veggies like brussels sprouts, cauliflower, or broccoli. Just drizzle over roasted veggies and toss before serving.
Make it a marinade
Add 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar per ¼ cup hot honey mustard sauce to make a marinade for chicken.
Use as a dressing
Need a dressing for salad in a pinch? This sauce works well!
Personally, I think it works best with hardy greens like kale or collards.
You can also add 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar to make it a vinaigrette for any salad.
FAQs
Yes! I used Frank's Red Hot Sauce for this recipe since it's easy to find. But to crank up the heat, use a spicier hot sauce.
Nope, feel free to use Dijon mustard if you'd like. I prefer the flavor of stoneground mustard, but I tested this sauce with both and they each work just fine!
Technically, no. This'll taste just fine if you whisk everything together.
However, I was really after the BEST hot honey mustard sauce, that worked really well as a dip (read: coats whatever you're dipping well and doesn't just slough off), and I definitely feel that the short stint on the stovetop made an overall better sauce.
Variations and substitutions
Make it a vinaigrette - add 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or red vinegar.
Make it a marinade - add 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar per ¼ cup hot honey mustard sauce.
Spice it up - use a spicier hot sauce to add even more heat to this sauce.
More sauces and spices
Did you make some hot honey mustard sauce? I'd love to hear what you think! Comment below or tag me on Instagram.
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Hot Honey Mustard Sauce Recipe
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 9 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
A classic with a touch of heat, this hot honey mustard sauce is perfect for dipping, drizzling, or stirring into your meals!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup honey
- 2-3 tablespoons hot sauce (I used Frank's RedHot Original)
- ¼ cup stoneground mustard
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
Instructions
- Add honey and hot sauce to a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook, whisking occasionally, for 8-10 minutes or until reduced by ¼. Remove from heat.
- Stir mustard and mayonnaise into the honey-hot sauce mixture, whisking until completely smooth. Transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate until ready to use. Will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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