Grandma’s Mustard Sauce Recipe Adds a Special Touch for Holiday Ham
Take your holiday ham to the next level with this old fashioned mustard sauce recipe of Grandma’s. This warm mustard sauce for ham is a lip smacking combination of tangy and sweet and can be made on the stovetop in just a few minutes.
Grandma’s Mustard Sauce – Our “Ham Sauce” Recipe
While I worked as the head chef at a camp and conference center for 2 years, I had the priviledge of learning some amazing tips and tricks (and recipes!) from some trained red seal chefs.
I learned that sauces are really important to chefs, and they take pride in making them just right. The right sauce paired with the right dish can take something from ordinary to extraordinary!
My grandma wasn’t a red seal chef, but I never tasted anything she made that I didn’t like (except lamb…but I don’t think that was her fault!;)). I found this recipe in her recipe box and tried it out one day when we were first married. And now we don’t ever have ham without it!
Gather together the Mustard Sauce for Ham Ingredients
Refer to the printable recipe card below for specific measurements.
- White vinegar – Adds the tangy bite that balances the sweetness and gives the sauce its classic sharpness.
- White sugar – Sweetens the sauce and softens the vinegar and mustard for that old-fashioned sweet-and-tangy flavor.
- Dry mustard powder – The star of the sauce, providing warmth and depth without overpowering the ham.
- Eggs – Helps thicken the sauce and give it that smooth, velvety texture when cooked.
Mustard Sauce for Ham Slices
Take your holiday ham to the next level with this old fashioned mustard sauce recipe of Grandma’s. This warm mustard sauce for ham is a lip smacking combination of tangy and sweet and can be made on the stovetop in just a few minutes.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 4 teaspoons dry mustard powder
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and beat together with a whisk until it’s as smooth and combined as possible.
- Heat over medium high heat, stirring constantly with a whisk until the sauce comes to a boil and starts to thicken.
- The sauce will have some lumps in it – which is totally normal. Just use asmall fine mesh strainer (affiliate link) and strain the sauce into a wide mouth jar or bowl. What strains through will be lovely and smooth.
- Serve it warm immediately, or cover and store in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it. Heat it in a microwave safe container when ready to use.
Step by Step Instructions for this Tangy Mustard Sauce
1.Whisk together ingredients & cook until thickened. 2.Strain off any tiny cooked egg bits. 3.Pour into serving container.
Serve mustard sauce warm along side ham slices for a delicious treat – or cover and store in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it.
Why You’ll Love this Mustard Sauce Recipe:
- It’s quick! You can make this in just a few minutes on the stovetop.
- It can be made ahead. If you’re planning a big holiday dinner, this sauce can be made in advance and refrigerated. Then, before the big dinner, it can be popped into the microwave to be heated up.
- Perfect for ham dinner and leftover ham sandwiches. This warm mustard sauce is delicious with a holiday ham dinner – and also tastes great on leftover ham sandwiches.
- This simple mustard sauce is made without honey – Although I love a good honey mustard sauce, this recipe doesn’t use honey.
Other uses for this Simple Mustard Sauce Recipe
Now that you’ve mastered the art of making warm mustard sauce for ham, it’s time to let your creativity shine. While this sauce is perfect for ham slices, it can also be used in a variety of other dishes. Here’s a few ideas:
- Warm mustard sauce can be used as a dipping sauce for chicken tenders, crispy fries, or even roasted vegetables.
- Use mustard sauce as a marinade for grilled chicken or pork. Marinate your meat for at least an hour, grill it to perfection, and drizzle some more sauce on top for an extra punch of flavor.
- Mustard sauce makes a great condiment for ham sandwiches! Here’s how I’ve been making mine: toast your favorite slice of bread, spread on some mustard sauce, then layer on sliced ham and cheddar cheese. Microwave for 15 seconds to just let the cheese start to melt. Yum!!
Other Sauce Recipes:
- Evaporated milk chocolate sauce – (The BEST hot fudge sauce!)
- Cheese sauce for baked potatoes works great for a baked potato bar.
- This quick and easy meatloaf recipe has a super yummy sauce baked on the top!
- Non-alcoholic hard sauce is perfect for christmas pudding steamed
Other Holiday Dinner Recipes
If you’re using this recipe for a holiday dinner, here are some other holiday dinner recipes you might enjoy:
- Cheesy scalloped potatoes with cream of mushroom soup (a yummy shortcut recipe!)
- This old fashioned potato salad recipe with egg is a crowd pleaser.
- This peach pretzel salad recipe is a variation of the popular strawberry pretzel salad – and is so pretty on a holiday table.
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Any ideas of how to “veganize” this recipe? I am wondering what I can use instead of the egg? Thanks!
I appreciate how the article contrasts the red seal chefs’ sauce expertise with your grandma’s recipe box find; it’s a nice reminder that experience isn’t everything. My family makes a similar sauce, but we use brown sugar. I wonder how white sugar changes the overall flavor profile?
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