We love canning in the Noland’s household. We have done lots of it over the years but not that many of the recipes have been condiments. I thought this would be such a great gift for the holidays, Homemade Sweet Hot Mustard! This works wonderfully tucked into a basket, or a small hostess gift, or for present for any gift exchange. It is easy to make and requires few ingredients plus it also is delicious with a holiday roast, turkey or ham.
Bringing it to any occasion allows you to just pop it onto the table and have everyone try some of your homemade creation!! This recipe is one that I found in Best of Bridge Home Preserving. I gave it our own little tweak with some added heat and some added sweetness from honey.
It turned out to be such a gorgeous colour and I love the whole mustard seeds in this recipe therefore adding in some delightful grains to otherwise smooth mustard. The recipe doesn’t make a crazy amount. Just 6 four ounce jars therefore just enough for gifts and some for yourself.
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Homemade Sweet Hot Mustard Recipe

Homemade Sweet Hot Mustard
A Homemade Sweet Hot Mustard makes a great gift for the holidays or anytime!!
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry mustard
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1/2 cup mustard seeds
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. cayenne
- 1 1/2 cups white wine
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 6 - 4 oz. steriized jars
- 6 Lids soaked in hot water for 5 min.
- 6 rims
Instructions
- Stir together the dry mustard, sugar, mustard seeds, salt, pepper and cayenne in a medium saucepan. Slowly pour in the wine, vinegar and honey while whisking. Bring up to a boil and continue whisking, cook for 1 min. The mixture should start to thicken.
- Spoon the mustard into sterilized jars to within 1/2" of rim. Remove any air bubbles and wipe rims clean. Top with prepared lids and close with rims until just finger-tip tight. Process jars in a canner full of boiling water for 15 min. Adjust if greater than 1,000 feet for high altitude processing. Turn off the heat and let the jars stand in the hot water for 5 min. Transfer using a jar lifter to towel-lined counter. Let cool, store any jars that did not seal in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Allow the mustard to mellow for at least one week before serving.
Comments & Reviews
susan says
Oooh… this looks amazing! I love the sweet hot mustard we get at our local bbq place and I would love to make this at home.
Jeanette says
This is absolutely perfect. I love throwing hot mustard in the water to recipes and it would be nice if I didn’t have to buy it all the time.
Myrah @ Coupon Mamacita says
That sounds so yummy! I can see using this on salads, pan seared meats, and in recipes. Thank you!
Stacie says
I love giving homemade gifts and this would be perfect to add to a gift basket. The flavour must be simply amazing.
Sarah says
I’ve been looking for dressingsand such to make at home! Looks good!
Reesa Lewandowski says
This looks so good! I am a fan of sweet hot mustard and to be able to make it at home is awesome.
Ash Sears says
I have so many recipes that I could use this in. Thanks for sharing! Bookmarking now for lots of use later.
Lisa Favre says
I love the idea of making my own mustard at home. I should try this out with my husband this weekend!
Mandie Stevens says
Making mustard has been on my wish list to make and this sounds really good. I bet I could make this to stick in baskets for Christmas too. Thanks!!
Olivia Douglass says
I am a huge fan of mustard lately – I would love to try this. It looks absolutely amazing and my husband would love it too.
Elizabeth Lampman says
We love mustard in our house. I will have to give this recipe a try.
Tammi Roy says
This looks delicious. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make this on the weekend.
gingermommyrants says
I have never made my own mustard before. This will be perfect for our BBQ this weekend.
Claudia Krusch says
That sounds so yummy! I can see using this on salads, meats, and in recipes!! Can’t wait to try it!
Aimee Smith says
Is it weird that mustard is on my husbands list of favorite foods? We are always looking for new recipes! Yum!
Nancy @ whispered inspirations says
Great recipe! My daughter would love this spicy mustard on her sandwiches! Thanks for the recipe!
Janis @MommyBlogExpert says
I’ve never had homemade hot mustard. But I do love mustard, so I’m going to try your creative and delish-looking recipe soon.
Liz Mays says
Oh my boyfriend would love this! I need to make this so we can use it with some of our grilling this year.
Amy Desrosiers says
We actually have mustard seed this year too! My husband is such a spicy mustard fanatic and would love this.
Eric says
Yes. Get in my belly right now! I love mustard. I must have 6 different mustards on the door of the fridge right now. Every once in a while my wife will ask the question “why”. Each mustard serves a purpose. As I go into those reasons, her eyes glass over and she walks away. I can’t wait to give this recipe a go.
Tara Noland says
Haaaa, LOL! You enjoy!!
Tim Czyz says
Can I leave the seeds out? I don’t want to but for health reasons I must.
Tara Noland says
I haven’t tried it without them but it should be just fine!
Christina says
Have you ever tried making this with just honey instead of using the white sugar? Or what do you think about trying liquid stevia or powdered??
Tara Noland says
Hi Christina, I am sorry but I have not strayed from this recipe to know what the results would be like. With the sugar and as it is as a recipe it is very good.
Carol Degroot says
I made this tonight and just ladled it up. In fact it’s got another eight minutes to go in the water canner LOL it tastes absolutely amazing I think it would be better and 1/2 pint jars. It would be amazing as a dip for a chicken or whatnot
Tara Noland says
So glad you like it. We love it with so many things!! Great as a little gift too!!
Christina says
When you say to use white wine, are you referring to white wine vinegar?
Tara Noland says
No, you need a whie wine, dry white wine not too sweet.