Mustard Sauce for Christmas Ham

A creamy, tangy mustard sauce with wholegrain and English mustard, made to serve with glazed ham.

TIME BREAKDOWN
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 12 min
Total: 17 minutes
Vegetarian
✅
Nuts
❌
Serves
8 people
Difficulty
Very Easy

Ingredients

  • 25g butter
  • 25g plain flour
  • 400ml whole milk
  • 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard
  • 1 tsp English mustard
  • 1 tsp cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp double cream
  • Salt and white pepper to taste

Method

  1. Melt the butter in a pan, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.

  2. Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until thickened.

  3. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.

  4. Stir in both mustards, the vinegar and the cream.

  5. Season to taste and serve warm.