Citric Acid Free Honey Mustard-Style Dipping Sauce
Most store-bought honey mustard sauces are loaded with additives, preservatives, and citric acid used as a preservative or flavor enhancer — making them a frustrating off-limits option. This homemade version sidesteps all of that by leaning on coconut aminos for a savory, slightly sweet base that does a lot of the heavy lifting. Raw honey brings natural sweetness, while apple cider vinegar and a touch of fresh lemon juice add just enough brightness to mimic that classic tangy punch without any problematic additives. Ground turmeric gives the sauce its gorgeous golden color, and ginger and garlic powder round everything out with warm, aromatic depth. The whole thing comes together in a single bowl with about a minute of whisking — no cooking required. That short resting period before serving is worth every minute, letting the flavors settle into something that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, use it as a dipping sauce for chicken, or spread it on a wrap — it's the kind of versatile condiment you'll want to keep in the fridge all week.
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8 servings
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp raw honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the coconut aminos, honey, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, turmeric, ginger, garlic powder, and salt in a small mixing bowl.
- 2
Whisk until the honey is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth and uniform in color, about 1 minute.
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