Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for smoky mustard-celery blend
Best swap for smoky mustard-celery blend: Dijon mustard, add celery seed and smoked paprika to taste; approximates the profile.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Smoky Mustard-Celery Blend?
The best swap for Smoky Mustard-Celery Blend is Dijon Mustard, add celery seed and smoked paprika to taste; approximates the profile. Another option is Whole Grain Mustard, add smoked paprika and minced celery; 1:1 base. The table below also lists Creole Mustard, Yellow Mustard with Celery Salt and Smoked Paprika and Remoulade, 5 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Dijon mustard | add celery seed and smoked paprika to taste; approximates the profile |
| Whole grain mustard | add smoked paprika and minced celery; 1:1 base |
| Creole mustard | 1:1; it already carries the celery-seed and spice notes this blend is built on |
| Yellow mustard with celery salt and smoked paprika | 1 tsp celery salt and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika per 1/4 cup mustard, and hold back the recipe's salt |
| Remoulade | 1:1 where the blend is used as a sauce rather than a seasoning; creamier and already seasoned Diet and health: The usual New Orleans remoulade is mayonnaise-based, so it typically contains egg; check the label. |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Serious Eats, New Orleans Remoulade Sauce (opens in a new tab)
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