Sweet Honey Mustard

Sweet Honey Mustard by Easton Reed, creamy and mild

Sweet Honey Mustard by Easton Reed is a creamy honey mustard sauce made from three ingredients: cane sugar, mustard, and EU-sourced honey. It is not a table mustard, but a dip that can also be used as a dressing or as a sauce for roasted meats.

Sweet Honey Mustard is the honey mustard sauce from the Augsburg-based brand Easton Reed, packaged in a 330-gram jar. The ingredient list is short: cane sugar, mustard (40 percent), and honey from the EU. Cane sugar is the primary ingredient, not mustard seeds, which is precisely what makes it a sauce rather than a mustard.

Mellow mustard spice with a honey finish

The sauce is light yellow, thick, and glossy; it has a creamy consistency that stays put when spooned onto bread. Just opening the jar reveals that there is significantly more honey involved here than in a standard table mustard.

The floral, well-rounded taste of honey hits the palate first, followed by the mustard seasoning. It doesn't sting the nose like a spicy Dijon, but rather develops a full-bodied presence in the mouth that fades slowly. The spirit vinegar used in the mustard base keeps the sweetness in check.

Sweet, savory, and creamy—that is how it can be described in three words, with the heat level remaining at the lower end of the mustard scale. Even those who usually avoid mustard generally get along well with this blend because the honey smooths out the sharp edges that a table mustard might otherwise have.

As a dip, dressing, and sauce for roasts

It is the perfect sauce for anyone who finds Dijon too spicy and ketchup too sweet, effectively filling a gap at the dining table. Serve it straight from the jar as a dip for chicken tenders, wings, and fries.

It replaces both mayonnaise and mustard in a single step on burgers, sandwiches, and wraps, and it is a natural companion to boiled ham, bratwurst, and soft pretzels. Stirred together with a tablespoon of oil, apple cider vinegar, and a little water, it creates a creamy dressing for salads or coleslaw in a minute.

For a more savory option, try the Ribhouse BBQ Sauce; for a fruity one, the Cranberry Chutney. The other varieties from the brand can be found in the Easton Reed product range.

Honey Mustard comes from the American diner

In Europe, honey has been paired with mustard since the Middle Ages, but the combination only gained fame as a dip in the United States. Honey Mustard has been a staple in American diners since the 1970s, served alongside chicken tenders and fries.

It was intended as a mild alternative to ketchup, and because both honey and mustard are viscous, the mixture naturally results in a sauce that clings to fried foods without dripping onto the table. That is exactly why it caught on so quickly there and can now be found on every supermarket shelf.

The character is defined by the mustard content, and at 40 percent, this recipe contains significantly more than many ready-made dips. The honey is sourced from the EU, as explicitly stated on the label. It was developed by Ryan's Specialties in Augsburg. Further mustards and condiments can be found in our sauces and spices section.