Elevate your culinary repertoire with this nutrient-dense, homemade honey mustard sauce
Clean Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard (or organic yellow mustard)
- 1/4 cup Avocado oil-based mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Raw, unfiltered honey
- 2 tsp Organic apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1/8 tsp Garlic powder
- Pinch of fine sea salt and cracked black pepper
Recommended Ingredients:
Avocado Oil Mayonnaise: [View on Amazon]
*Expert Tip: Choosing an avocado oil base provides heart-healthy monounsaturated fats while avoiding inflammatory seed oils like soybean or canola.*
Raw Unfiltered Honey: [View on Amazon]
*Expert Tip: Raw honey contains beneficial enzymes and antioxidants that are often destroyed in highly processed commercial syrups.*
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Combine: In a small glass mixing bowl or a wide-mouth mason jar, add the Dijon mustard, avocado oil mayo, raw honey, and apple cider vinegar.
- Season: Incorporate the smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Emulsify: Whisk vigorously until the texture is silky and completely homogenous.
- Adjust: For an optional metabolic boost, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or sriracha to introduce capsaicin.
- Serve: Use immediately as a nutrient-dense dip for lean proteins or store for later use.
Kitchen Tech:
Glass Mason Jars: [View on Amazon]
Mixing and storing in glass prevents chemical leaching and keeps the sauce fresher for longer.
Professional Notes & Storage
Optimal Storage:
Transfer the sauce to an airtight glass container. It will remain fresh in the refrigerator for up to 14 days. Because this recipe uses clean ingredients without stabilizers, slight separation may occur; simply stir before serving to restore the emulsion.
Freezing Guidelines:
Freezing is not recommended for this emulsion. The mayonnaise base contains fats and proteins that will likely separate and lose their creamy texture upon thawing.
