Mustard Sauce for Ham
Ingredients
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
Directions
- 1
In a small saucepan (not an iron pan!), whisk the egg yolks until they are smooth and have lightened a bit in colour.
- 2
Add the sugar, dry mustard and vinegar and whisk together until smooth and well combined.
- 3
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly.
- 4
Lower the heat and simmer, whisking constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 5
Remove the pan from the heat.
- 6
Serve the mustard sauce either hot or cold. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Mustard Sauce for Ham
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About this Recipe
Craving that perfect, tangy-sweet complement to your holiday ham or a simple weeknight sandwich? This Mustard Sauce for Ham is precisely what you need—an incredibly easy, versatile condiment that brings an irresistible flavor balance to every bite.
What makes this mustard sauce truly special is its harmonious blend of sweet, sharp, and pungent notes. It’s remarkably simple to prepare with just a few pantry staples, yet it delivers a depth of flavor that feels sophisticated. This recipe is designed to be effortlessly delicious, ensuring you have a fantastic accompaniment ready whenever ham is on the menu.
When you taste this mustard sauce, you’ll experience a smooth, luscious texture with a vibrant kick from the dry mustard, beautifully mellowed by granulated sugar and brightened by white vinegar. It’s a sauce that doesn't just sit alongside your ham; it elevates it, cutting through the richness with its zesty character and adding a delightful complexity. The balance here is key, offering just the right amount of tang and sweetness to complement both savory glazed hams and simple roasted cuts. This is a classic condiment that truly enhances the experience of enjoying ham.
Its balanced sweet-tangy profile makes it incredibly versatile. While it’s the ideal partner for glazed ham, you'll also find it perfect for spreading generously on a hearty ham sandwich or as a dipping sauce for cold cuts. You can even experiment with subtly adjusting the ratio of sugar to vinegar to perfectly match your personal preference for sweetness or tang.
Serve this classic sauce alongside your festive roast ham, during a casual brunch, or simply keep it on hand to elevate everyday ham sandwiches and cold cuts into something truly special.