Can I make the sauce spicier?

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.

Do I have to use stoneground mustard?

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!

Do I have to reduce the hot sauce and honey?

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.

Hot Honey Mustard Sauce - Chelsea Joy Eats

Description

A classic with a touch of heat, this hot honey mustard sauce is perfect for dipping, drizzling, or stirring into your meals!

Ingredients

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1/4 cup honey
2-3 tablespoons hot sauce (I used Frank's RedHot Original)
1/4 cup stoneground mustard
3 tablespoons mayonnaise

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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 1/4. 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.