Spicy Honey Mustard Marinade

Name: Spicy Honey Mustard Marinade
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup whole-grain Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp date paste (or 3-4 pitted Medjool dates blended smooth); 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

A bold no-cook marinade and dipping sauce that balances the sharp heat of whole-grain mustard with the natural sweetness of date paste and a generous kick of cayenne. Ready in minutes and works on chicken, pork, or vegetables.

8 minEasyServes 855 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/4 cup whole-grain Dijon mustard
2 tbsp date paste (or 3-4 pitted Medjool dates blended smooth)
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

1

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together 1/4 cup whole-grain Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp date paste (or 3-4 pitted Medjool dates blended smooth), and 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar until the date paste is fully dissolved.
2

Drizzle in 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil while whisking to emulsify.
3

Stir in 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt. Taste and adjust heat or sweetness.
4

Use immediately as a marinade, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Whisk or shake before each use.

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Questions

What can I use instead of Dijon mustard in Spicy Honey Mustard Marinade?

The entry for Spicy Honey Mustard Marinade calls for 1/4 cup whole-grain Dijon mustard. In its place: Whole-grain or yellow mustard with a few drops of white wine vinegar. Yellow is milder, so use a little more.

Can I make Spicy Honey Mustard Marinade less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Spicy Honey Mustard Marinade comes from 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper. For a milder plate, halve the cayenne; nothing else in the method changes.

Is Spicy Honey Mustard Marinade gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Spicy Honey Mustard Marinade is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the mustard.

How many calories are in Spicy Honey Mustard Marinade?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 55 calories, with 0 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat, plus 180 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Spicy Honey Mustard Marinade keep?

Refrigerate Spicy Honey Mustard Marinade in a sealed jar and use it within four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

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