Mustard Sauce for Ham
Elevate your holiday ham with this luxurious and tangy Mustard Sauce for Ham – a velvety, sweet-and-savory accompaniment that's the perfect finishing touch for your main dish. This quick recipe, ready in just 15 minutes, combines the bold flavors of Dijon and yellow mustards with the rich sweetness of brown sugar and the subtle tang of apple cider vinegar. A creamy base of heavy cream and a buttery roux ensures a luscious, velvety texture that clings beautifully to slices of baked ham. Seasoned with a pinch of salt and black pepper, this sauce strikes the ideal balance of bold and comforting flavors. Serve it warm drizzled over your ham for a restaurant-quality touch, and enjoy leftovers as a versatile dip or glaze. Perfect for Easter, Christmas, or any special occasion, this decadent mustard sauce will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to make a roux.
Slowly whisk in the water and heavy cream, ensuring there are no lumps, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, and brown sugar until fully combined.
Add the apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper, and continue to whisk the mixture.
Simmer the sauce for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Remove the sauce from heat and serve warm drizzled over baked ham. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1208 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.7 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.0 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 302 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 2129 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.6 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 101 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
