Bayou Country Smokey Creole Mustard Sauce

This is a wonder--mustard can be eaten with just about anything.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup bacon, cooked and chopped fine
• 2⁄3 cup bacon drippings
• 2⁄3 cup green onion, chopped
• 16  ounces  zatarain's creole mustard
• 2⁄3 cup tomato paste
• 1  cup  orange juice
• 1⁄3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1⁄3 cup honey
• 1  teaspoon  zatarain's  creole seasoning

Directions

1. Cook bacon until crisp, set aside.
2. Add chopped green onions to bacon drippings, cook over low heat for about 5 minutes.
3. Add tomato paste and cook for 3 minutes over low heat.
4. Add remaining ingredients, stir thoroughly. Cook for 5 minutes over low heat.
5. Remove from heat and refrigerate until desired.
6. Use as a dipping sauce for fried seafood and vegetables. Also may be used as sauce for grilled chicken, pork chops, etc.