Dijon mustard vs Horseradish
A side-by-side guide to substituting Horseradish for Dijon mustard (or vice versa).
Use 0.5 tbsp of Horseradish for every 1 tbsp of Dijon mustard.
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Horseradish
Conversion: Use 50% as much (0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp)
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Notes: Use ½ tbsp per 1 tbsp Dijon. More pungent — adds sharper heat. Best in dips, roast beef, and creamy sauces.
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Use ½ tbsp per 1 tbsp Dijon. More pungent — adds sharper heat. Best in dips, roast beef, and creamy sauces. The conversion is use 50% as much (0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp).
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Yes — Use ½ tbsp per 1 tbsp Dijon. More pungent — adds sharper heat. Best in dips, roast beef, and creamy sauces. Ratio: Use 50% as much (0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp).
Use 50% as much (0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Use ½ tbsp per 1 tbsp Dijon..
Horseradish is one of the options SubSwap lists for Dijon mustard. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Dijon mustard substitutes.
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