Description
This hot pepper with mustard recipe brings together the fiery heat of hot peppers with the tangy sharpness of mustard, creating a unique, bold flavor perfect for a variety of dishes. Whether used as a condiment, marinade, or salad dressing, this recipe will add spice and excitement to your meals.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons hot pepper paste or finely chopped hot peppers (such as habanero, jalapeño, or serrano)
- 1 tablespoon honey (for sweetness)
- 2 tablespoons vinegar (apple cider or rice vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional for smoky flavor)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Dijon mustard and hot pepper paste (or finely chopped hot peppers).
- Add honey, vinegar, olive oil, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Stir all ingredients together until the sauce is smooth and well-combined.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed (add more honey for sweetness or more peppers for heat).
- Store the sauce in an airtight jar and refrigerate for at least an hour to let the flavors meld together before using.
Notes
- For a milder version, use milder peppers like banana peppers or poblano peppers.
- Adjust the heat by adding more or fewer hot peppers based on your preference.
- This sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- Can be used as a marinade for meats, a dip for snacks, or a dressing for salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: hot pepper mustard sauce, spicy mustard sauce, homemade hot pepper mustard, mustard hot sauce, tangy pepper mustard