Trader Joe's Sweet Mustard Dill Sauce

Across the continuum of global cuisines, it seems like every culture has its fair share of catch-all condiments. In the case of Scandinavia’s culinary traditions, one of their most celebrated sauces is known by a few names in a few different countries: hovmästarsås in Sweden, hovimestarinkastike in Finland, and rævesovs in Denmark. It’s traditionally made with a mix of mustard, sugar, and plenty of chopped dill, and while it’s typically enjoyed with cured salmon (also known as gravlax) as an appetizer, its true beauty comes from the fact that it can be enjoyed on practically any savory protein or starch.

That’s certainly the case with Trader Joe’s Sweet Mustard Dill Sauce, which comes to us from an esteemed Danish supplier. Their recipe accentuates the subtle heat of mustard with a slight kick of cayenne, while seasoned vinegar and cane molasses add a tangy sweetness to complement the aromatic herbiness of the dill. It all comes together as a seriously versatile, captivatingly creamy-textured condiment that adds a sweet, herbaceous, and delicately spicy note to everything from roasted veggies to meat balls, French fries to spring rolls, and hot dogs to charcuterie.

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