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!
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.
Serving size | 426 grams (426.0g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 1208 |
Total Fat 110.70g | 142% |
Saturated Fat 62.00g | 310% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
Cholesterol 302mg | 101% |
Sodium 2129mg | 93% |
Total Carbohydrate 34.20g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 0.60g | 2% |
Total Sugars 26.60g | |
Protein 1.60g | 3% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 46mg | 4% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 101mg | 2% |
Source of Calories