Irish Mustard Sauce

photo by Diana Adcock

- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1⁄4 cup cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated prepared horseradish
- 2 egg yolks, beaten
directions
- Combine cornstarch, sugar, mustard and salt in quart pan.
- Add water.
- Stir over low heat until mixture thickens and boils. Remove from heat; add butter, vinegar, and horseradish.
- Beat a little of hot mixture into egg yolks; then add yolk mixture into pan.
- Cook slowly, stirring until sauce thickens slightly. Serve.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JackieOhNo!
Stormville, New York
I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!