McDonald’s Hot Mustard has been in the news a lot lately. Maybe you didn’t know this but it did briefly disappear from the stores, but it may be back. Let’s recreate this favorite mustard before it disappears again.
For a brief time, this famous chicken nugget sauce was removed from McDonald’s menu because it just wasn’t as popular as their other sauces. We all have our favorites when it comes dunking our chicken nuggets into sauce. I have been a fan of the mustard sauce myself. Just in case this sauce goes the way of the McRib, returning, and disappearing, I wanted to recreate this sauce when I heard rumors of it showing up again.
I know, the name of the sauce is McDonald’s Hot Mustard, but if you haven’t tried this sauce before, it isn’t blistering hot like Chinese hot mustard McDonald’s Hot Mustard is a pleasant sauce that has some heat, and some sweet. I think this would be a great sauce to serve up with some beef cutlets or to smear onto your favorite sandwich.
The Ingredients
This recipe has very common ingredients. We are going to use prepared mustard, corn syrup, cayenne pepper, soy sauce, sugar, white distilled vinegar, and mustard powder. You can add a little additional turmeric in there if you desire. While it doesn’t impact the flavor too much, it can make your sauce more colorful. For this recipe, I started with a brown mustard. Start with a spicy brown mustard, there are many brands available. The yellow mustard that we all love doesn’t have the right flavor.
Whenever using cayenne pepper you can always add a little more if you like more heat. I like the tang and the mild heat of the mustard, so I am going to err on the side of being more conservative. As always, when cooking you have the opportunity to make the recipe your own. So feel fee use more cayenne pepper if you like. You can also use some mustard powders that are hotter than others.
I know a lot of people don’t like to use corn syrup. If you do not want to use, there is a product in the stores called golden syrup, it made with cane sugar and functions like corn syrup. Corn syrup in this recipe serves two purposes; it adds some sweetness, but mostly it adds texture.
This sauce is best when you make it a few hours before you want to serve it; it is best when allowed to rest overnight. I hope you enjoy this recipe, and if you haven’t tried this hot mustard, I think it is great on its own.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown mustard
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup or golden syrup
- 4 teaspoons mustard powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine all ingredients. Stir until well blended. Store in an airtight container for at least 4 hours before serving. It is best to allow this to rest overnight before serving.
Kristen says
Per the container, it contains eggs and soybean oil.. there should be mayo in here somewhere.
Ashleigh says
I thought this was very close to the real thing.
Rich Sellers says
Definately too “mustardy”. I’m going to try again with half of the Mustard Powder.
Also, looking at the ingredients on the packet, there is turmeric and egg yolk. Did you use Mayo a substitute for the egg? I’m not sure what turmeric will add to the flavor?
For the record, the color and constancy is dead-on (I used light corn syrup). The taste is pretty good, but heavy on the mustard powder.
Billybob says
Ew corn syrup. I’d never willingly add corn syrup to something I’m eating. I get enough of it with processed foods.
B Donewar says
Corn syrup is not the same thing as the much-maligned high fructose corn syrup. While both are made from corn starch, corn syrup is 100% glucose while high fructose corn syrup has been processed to convert some of that glucose into fructose.
Thanks to http://www.epicurious.com/ for helping me out.
Alexandra Von Ehren says
I’m trying to copy this, too. I’m not there but this is as close as I’ve come: 2 (full) T yellow mustard, just under 2 T honey, 1 T Dijon, just under 2 T horseradish, 1 1/2 T mayo, 1 1/2 T lemon juice, 1-1 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1+tsp cayenne, 3/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 fresh ground pepper, Pinch or two of ground dry mustard
It’s not right, but I know some of these ingredients are pretty imperative for the sauce, particularly the turmeric and horseradish. Not sure if that helps or anything, but I give up! 🙂 Too much work for me. Thanks and have a great day!
Tess says
This sounds closer to the real deal. The recipe above is nowhere near McDonald’s hot mustard sauce. Way to much mustard powder and it gives it a very strong harsh after taste. You can taste the Horseradish in the real thing but the copy cats call for None and they are all the same. Just like the one above and they are all wrong. Im gonna try yours thanks Alexandra
ARose says
I made this recipe since the one givin by the website was completely off. This recipe is great though! The way I made it was a little different. I didn’t have any horse radish or lemon juice- it doesn’t taste like the hot mustard but as something completely different it’s an amazing sauce! Very picky and tangy- I’m definitely going to make this again!
ARose says
*very spicy and tangy
Brian says
the recipe says brown mustard, but the video looks like yellow mustard, so which is correct ? and if it’s brown mustard, I assume spicy brown ?
Alexandra Von Ehren says
In some of her other responses she’s said the mustard flavor/appearance varies from brand to brand and that McDonald’s probably has its own mustard recipe. I do not know what brand of brown mustard she uses for this, but it is the only “copy cat” of McDonald’s Hot Mustard I’ve come across that uses brown instead of yellow mustard. I’m not implying it’s incorrect, but in my own attempts to copy the recipe yellow mustard seemed appropriate for color/taste. (Note: I have not successfully copied it, so maybe that’s why!)
Despiser_of_Libs says
I really liked this recipe, thanks for sharing. I added a Tbs of Mayo and skipped the Cayenne. Still had some kick but had some creaminess as well. Everyone said it tasted better than McDs. We used this sauce immediately so I can imagine it will be better after some time in fridge.
Christin says
I just made a honey mustard that I thought tasted a lot like McDonalds Hot Mustard but it was much simpler!! I combined almost equal parts of a dijon mustard (it was Emeril’s New York Deli Style mustard) and honey. And thats it!
ChrisGroff says
First things first: This doesn’t taste anything like McDonalds Hot Mustard sauce. HOWEVER… It still makes a fantastic sauce for other things. Great on burgers and hot dogs, and if you use honey instead of corn syrup you get a dynamite tangy honey mustard.
stephaniemanley says
Thank you very much for your thoughts. I appreciate your input. What could have been changed to make it taste more like McDonald’s Hot Mustard?
ChrisGroff says
I think maybe paprika and nutmeg. Possibly mayo. It’s a bit too… “Mustardy” tasting. It’s such a difficult flavor to get.
stephaniemanley says
Different brands of mustard do work differently. They can taste slightly different. I am certain McDonald’s uses their own blend. I appreciate your other suggestions.
Alexandra Von Ehren says
Is it possible the spice you are thinking of is turmeric? In my own “investigating” (searching recipes/trying on my own) it seems turmeric is pretty essential for color/taste. I put my closest attempt above, but it’s not right. If you figure it out and have the time, please let me know. 🙂
mary says
can you let me know when mcdonalds brings it back?
stephaniemanley says
I think it has started to make reappearances. Have you been back lately?
Volusia912 says
I got some today in my local restaurant. They have not had any for months. I always ask about it and the lady said someone accidentally ordered it. Oh yeah!
stephaniemanley says
Interesting, they said someone made a mistake? I hope it is back for real. I thought that it was the best sauce for dipping those chicken nuggets in!
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Mallory | Chocolate with Grace says
Oh, this looks good. Probably even better than Mcdonalds.
stephaniemanley says
Oh it is pretty good 😉 You can make this without going to McDonald’s.
Ryan N Becca Torsell says
My husband loves this…. me not so much. But, I will make it for him. 🙂
stephaniemanley says
I think this sauce can be used on many things.
Brendon Carr says
Sorry to hear your husband doesn’t love you.
Roger says
I know it’s late but this made me laugh. Haha. Cheers