The Recipe · No.824 · Honey Mustard

Honey Mustard, and Where to Source It

Blend a sharp Dijon with the bright yellow mustard rather than using one alone. Yellow on its own is flatly sour; the Dijon adds a deep, nasal heat that carries the honey's sweetness.

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Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep5 min
Cook0 min
Makes3/4 cup
CuisineAmerican
Cook it with
No-cook
Part One
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Dijon mustard
The deep, wine-sharp backbone. A real Dijon is worth it.
1/4 cup
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Yellow mustard
For the tang and the bright color.
2 tbsp
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Honey
The thick, sweet binder. A raw local honey has the most flavor.
1/4 cup
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Mayonnaise
A little to smooth and mellow the sharpness. A real egg mayo.
2 tbsp
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Lemon
A splash to loosen the honey. Fresh lemon.
1 tsp
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Part Two
The Method
  1. Mix the mustardsStir the Dijon and yellow mustard together.
  2. Add honeyWhisk in the honey until it loosens into the mustard.
  3. SmoothWhisk in the mayo and lemon until pale and even.
  4. RestLet it sit 10 min for the flavors to settle.
Part Three
The Toolkit

Mixing bowl · Whisk · Measuring spoons

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