This is how to make a simple dijon mustard sauce for corned beef. Take your meat to the next level with this corned beef mustard with honey, like it should be with 4 ingredients on top of your fresh or frozen corned beef brisket.

This pastrami mustard sauce for corned beef is good! With a few ingredients you can add this to one of our baked corned beef recipes to bring it to the next level. Make a bit more spicy if you like or make sweet with more honey.

There are many ways to make corned beef and cabbage, we have tried them all! Our favorite method is probably our Instant Pot corned beef. It comes out perfectly tender every time. BUT with corned beef mustard sauce on top OH MY is it out of this world.

After following our How to Cook Corned Beef in the Oven you can bake it on top for the last hour too so it sinks in. Meaning…..it is great no matter how you choose to cook your main protein.

Let's start with this marinated beef you can either buy in a point cut or flat cut, we highly recommend the latter if you have the choice. We don't always in this case but the thicker the cut the more tender each bite will be. Don't throw away that spice packet either, you want both things on the top to add tons of flavor.

You can even make Instant Pot frozen corned beef if you forgot to defrost it. Here are a few questions you might have before you get going on this. There are many uses, such as adding it at the beginning, in the middle of your cook time or brushed on at the end. We like it all.

No matter what cooking method you use, you've gotta' pour this on top or serve it on the side in a gravy boat. We now can share how to smoke corned beef because we made it recently and are ready to share.

What is Corned Beef Mustard Sauce made of?

You want 4 ingredients that will make it bold but the sweetness will counteract that tang so you have a nice balance between the two.

You want brown sugar honey (or maple syrup / agave) yellow mustard and dijon mustard. If we are planning on using this we do not use the spice packet that comes in the bag. One or the other is best, not both. AND this meat is not for March 17 St Patrick's Day, it is way too good to have it once a year we tell you!

If you have extras, which is best so everyone can adjust to their liking, use a gravy boat. We mean a bowl with spoon works too but pouring is a bit easier and you can add plastic wrap to the top if you do have leftovers.

Honey Mustard for Corned Beef

Add all items into a large measuring cup. We like to use a fork or whisk to mix ingredients together until it is as smooth as possible so there aren't any chunks remaining. Depending on your method of cooking, you can pour on top an hour or so before your meat is done or serve on the side. You could do both too if you made a double batch.

What is the best mustard to serve on top of corned beef?

It isn't bottled y'all, you have to whisk a few things together yourself. Believe us, it only takes 5 minutes to do and is way better than Dijon out of the jar and you stop there. You need a bit of sweetness

Mustard Sauce for Corned Beef Recipe

By Simple mustard sauce for corned beef or pastrami. Take your meat to the next level with this corned beef mustard that is sweet but tangy, like it should be. Prep: 5 minutes minsCook: 0 minutes minsServings: 8 Save Recipe Saved! Pin Recipe Comment Print Recipe

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp honey
1/4 cup brown sugar
5 tbsp dijon mustard

Instructions

Use a fork to mix all ingredients together in a small bowl or large measuring cup with a spout.
Pour on top mid way through cooking your corned beef, or at the end if you would rather.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Side DishCuisine: irish Tried this recipe?Mention @thetypical_mom or tag #thetypicalmom!

Can you use this mustard on pastrami?

For sure!! It is good, and you can use this same blend on sandwiches for a good lunch year round friends. The only difference between the two is that pastrami is made from a fattier section of the brisket but the flavor of the meat is similar.

As we said we have made this meat many different ways. Another favorite is our dutch oven corned beef and cabbage recipe, or slow cooker corned beef brisket works well for sandwiches.

Try it on our Instant Pot brisket too and see if you like it on other cuts.

Nutritional information is included in the printable recipe below for you. If you want to double it you'd need to add 1/2 cup of brown sugar and twice the amount of all the other ingredients too. Looking for other yummy sauces to serve beyond St. Patrick's Day? Try some homemade fry sauce or bang bang shrimp sauce recipes!

Kitchen questions

What cut of corned beef is more tender?

The point has more fat on it which makes it a bit better to getting fork tender. Of course every piece is different, we suggest you choose the one that has the MOST fat possible on one side.

What is better point cut or flat cut corned beef?

Point cut is rounder and has more marbling, this allows for more flavor and juiciness. Leaner flat cuts offer a great deal of flavor if cooked correctly. Ninja foodi corned beef is best we say.

What kind of mustard do you serve with corned beef?

We used yellow mustard for years until we created this mustard sauce for corned beef which is out of this world!

Do you rinse corned beef before cooking?

If you smoke corned beef you do, otherwise we do not. Rinsing will eliminate some of the marinade and flavor on the outside.