Sweet and Spicy Mustard is a quick, flavorful sauce ideal for grilling or serving as a dip. Ready in about 10 minutes with only six simple ingredients, it adds a sweet-savory kick and a jalapeño heat that transforms sandwiches, burgers, chicken and pork.
For a different mustard-based option, try Rosemary Mustard BBQ Sauce for grilled chicken, cocktail meatballs or burgers. If you love mustard, this sweet-and-spicy jalapeño version is worth making.
At our house sauces are almost their own food group. This Sweet and Spicy Jalapeño Mustard will ensure your sandwiches are never boring again.
Ingredients Needed For Spicy Mustard
- French’s prepared yellow mustard
- Brown sugar
- Granulated garlic
- Granulated onion powder
- Smoked paprika
- Candied or pickled jalapeños, finely diced
Step By Step Directions For Spicy Mustard Sauce
- Add mustard, brown sugar, granulated garlic, granulated onion and smoked paprika to a small saucepan.
- Cook over low heat, whisking until the brown sugar dissolves and the sauce begins to bubble. Remove from heat.
- Finely dice the candied or pickled jalapeños.
- Stir the diced jalapeños into the mustard mixture.
- Serve immediately or let cool, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three months. Stir before using. To increase heat, add more jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper to taste.
Recipe Notes
- Keeps up to 3 months refrigerated in an airtight container.
- Adjust spice level by adding extra jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
This mustard brightens burgers and sandwiches, makes a great glaze for chicken or pork on the grill, and can even be used as a binder for brisket. Its balance of sweet, savory and spicy makes it versatile—use it as a dipping sauce, spreading sauce or finishing glaze.
More Homemade Sauces To Try
- Honey Mustard Sauce — a quick, homemade version that’s tastier than pre-made packets and excellent on smoked pork sandwiches.
- Dr Pepper Jalapeño BBQ Sauce — a bold sauce that pairs well with ribs, chicken, pork chops and fried foods.
- Peach BBQ Sauce — a popular sweet-and-savory grilling sauce that begins with peach preserves and works great on a variety of proteins.
Try this Sweet and Spicy Mustard on brisket, burgers, chicken or pork. It’s a hit with mustard lovers and a handy condiment to keep on hand for sandwiches, grilled dishes and appetizers. The blend of brown sugar, smoked paprika and jalapeños creates a memorable combination of sweet, savory and spicy.
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Sweet and Spicy Mustard
Ingredients
- 1 cup French’s prepared yellow mustard
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons finely diced candied or pickled jalapeños
Instructions
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Place mustard, brown sugar, granulated garlic, granulated onion powder and smoked paprika in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, whisking until the brown sugar melts and the sauce begins to bubble.
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Remove from heat and stir in the diced jalapeños.
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Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir before using.
Notes
Add extra jalapeños or cayenne pepper to increase spiciness.