Mardie's Ham Sauce

Elevate your holiday feast or Sunday dinner with Mardie's Ham Sauce, a delightfully sweet and tangy addition that transforms any ham into an irresistible centerpiece. This quick and easy recipe combines the deep caramel notes of brown sugar, the zesty kick of Dijon mustard, and a touch of rich honey, perfectly balanced with apple cider vinegar and a hint of warm ground cloves. Simmered to perfection and finished with a luscious swirl of butter, this versatile sauce takes just 15 minutes from start to finish. Serve it warm drizzled over ham or as a flavorful dipping sauce to impress your guests with every bite. Perfect for Easter, Christmas, or any special occasion, Mardie's Ham Sauce is the ultimate condiment for pork lovers.

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 cup Brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Honey
0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
0.25 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, and ground cloves.

Step 2

Add the water to the saucepan and stir the mixture until well combined.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to avoid sticking.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture cook for about 5-7 minutes until it slightly thickens.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter until it is completely melted and incorporated into the sauce.

Step 6

Let the sauce cool slightly before serving. It will thicken a bit more as it cools.

Step 7

Serve warm drizzled over ham slices or as a side condiment for dipping.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(320.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	947.8

Total Fat 30.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 62mg	0%
Sodium 740.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 177.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g	0%
Total Sugars 175.1g
Protein 0.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 136.3mg	0%
Iron 1.3mg	0%
Potassium 236.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.6%

Protein: 0.2%

Carbs: 72.2%