Copycat McDonald’s Hot Mustard Sauce

[nybirder]

Whenever I get chicken nuggets at Mickey D's, I always ask for the hot mustard sauce. I was really disappointed when my last order arrived with honey-mustard instead. Just not the same. I'm pleased to find this recipe since it looks like it will be close to my favorite--and I can make it at home for dipping anytime I want. I think it would be good with fries--even sweet potato fries. - Birdy

McDonald’s Hot Mustard Sauce Clone
food.com/recipe/mcdonalds-hot-mustard-sauce-clone-357420

1 Serving - 1/8 cup sauce
1 tbsp + 1 1/2 tsp. prepared yellow mustard (Use store brand if possible as French's isn't quite right.)
1 1/2 tsp dark corn syrup (I used light corn syrup)
1 teaspoon dry mustard
3/8 teaspoons white vinegar
3/4 tsp mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon soy sauce (I used low sodium)
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1/16 teaspoon a dash cayenne pepper (I used nearly a 1/32 teaspoon)

4 Servings - 1/2 cup sauce
6 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard (Use store brand if possible as French's isn't quite right.)
2 tablespoons dark corn syrup (I used light corn syrup)
4 teaspoons dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce (I used low sodium)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon a dash cayenne pepper (I used nearly an 1/8 teaspoon)

In small microwave safe bowl, combine all ingredients with a fork. Mix well.
Microwave on high about 30-35 seconds then mix again.
Cover & refrigerate at least 6 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
This makes approximately 4 packets worth of hot mustard.

COMMENTS
Mmmmm this is great stuff! I don't eat at McDonald's (it doesn't like me) so don't have any basis of comparison but I love mustards of all kinds and this is a good one! I halved the recipe and since I only had light corn syrup on hand, I replaced about 1/2-3/4 tsp of it with molasses to get more of a dark corn syrup vibe (I added a drizzle of molasses to the measuring spoon then topped it off with the corn syrup). For the yellow mustard I used Plochman's since it was what I had on hand (I like it better than French's).

You can easily tweak this hotter / sweeter etc. Tastes just like the real thing. I make mine a little less sweet and hotter with a tad less vinegar and I use light syrup. Also it seems leaving out mayo doesn't make much difference.

Am in complete agreement with the other reviewer! I have been trying to mess around making this type of "hot mustard" for a long time. At McDonald's I always try to grab more than two packs or, alas, I will soon be out. Presto! Here it was, right in my own back yard! I followed this exactly, using your suggestion of light corn syrup, low-sodium soy sauce, and cayenne pepper (at least an 1/8th teaspoon) I made some baked chicken strips and used this and tasted like perfection!

[wilderness]

Birdy, I have McDonald Mustard Sauce in the refrigerator all the time but a little different recipe.

Mcdonald's Hot Mustard Sauce

Make your own groceries, Sauces

Servings: 1 cup Source: Topsecretrecipes.com
Ingredients

GET THIS

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup corn syrup

1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon white vinegar

2 tablespoons ground dried mustard

4 teaspoons cornstarch

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

1/2 teaspoon salt

10 to 14 drops habanero hot sauce
Directions

DO THIS

1. Combine all ingredients in a small uncovered saucepan. Whisk until smooth.

2. Turn the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring often. Sauce should thicken in 2 to 3 minutes after it begins to boil. Remove the sauce from heat and chill it in refrigerator in a covered container.

I use just regular Tabasco Sauce.

I am not sure if you are familiar with Todd Wilbur.  I have found over the years his copy cat recipes to be great.  The recipes all used to be free but now there is a charge for some of them but not even a $.  His website is topsecretrecipes.com.

Bet

That's it back to washing walls, drapes and windows.

[stovk]

I've tweaked your recipe and used "S&B Oriental Hot Mustard" powder (which I think is the kind McDonald's uses.) and got the taste pretty much exact,