# Would you put mustard on a turkey sandwich? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [October 21, 2019, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-put-mustard-on-a-turkey-sandwich/842064 "2019-10-21T01:23:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-put-mustard-on-a-turkey-sandwich/842064/61 "2019-10-22T01:02:37Z")
> [@Chronos](#): > > **Treppenwitz** , your link doesn’t work. Which is sad, because I was eager to learn more about the second-best mustard in the world. Yes, second-best, because Cleveland ballpark mustard is clearly the best. Do you favor **Bertman’s Original,** or **Stadium Mustard?** I have about six bottles of each in my pantry, because everyone who visits from my hometown brings me some. When I was a little kid going to Indians or Browns games at Cleveland Municipal, we always called it “stadium mustard” because you could only get it at the stadium. Some people would bring jars in and steal it from the pump jugs. That stuff is great on franks or kielbasa, but doesn’t really work for me on a cold sandwich. The frostbacks really seem to know their mustard, so my vote for #1 goes to **Kozlik’s Canadian mustard,** especially the eye-wateringly-good horseradish version. ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-put-mustard-on-a-turkey-sandwich/842064/62 "2019-10-22T01:06:51Z")
> [@Slash1972](#): > > \*goes to order some Don’t bother. Come over with a six-pack and I’ll give you two or three jars for free. Might be past shelf life, though. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-put-mustard-on-a-turkey-sandwich/842064/63 "2019-10-22T02:37:49Z")
Mayo belongs on a turkey _club_, which is just a BLT with turkey and more bread. ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-put-mustard-on-a-turkey-sandwich/842064/64 "2019-10-22T02:49:45Z")
The Stadium Mustard brand is good, but Bertman’s Original is better. And it’s definitely _most_ optimal for sausage inna bun, but I find it works great for sandwiches, too. ---
**Author:** ![actualliberalnotoneofthose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e79b87/32.png) [@actualliberalnotoneofthose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/actualliberalnotoneofthose)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-put-mustard-on-a-turkey-sandwich/842064/65 "2019-10-22T03:12:42Z")
Both but not at the same time. For some reason if it’s a regular lunch meat type sandwich I’m mustard all the way. For Thanksgiving leftover sandwiches I like butter, mayo, and lots of pepper on the mayo. ---
**Author:** ![Doug\_K](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b5ac83/32.png) [@Doug\_K](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doug_K)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-put-mustard-on-a-turkey-sandwich/842064/66 "2019-10-22T03:30:22Z")
_Shudders at the thought of defiling any sandwich with either of those vile substances._ I do not understand the whole “it’s too dry without it” concept. If a sandwich can accurately be described as “dry” putting repulsive goop on it will not help. ---
**Author:** ![TruCelt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trucelt/32/523_2.png) [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-put-mustard-on-a-turkey-sandwich/842064/67 "2019-10-22T03:52:42Z")
A lot depends upon the bread. If I’ve got Pepperidge Farm hearty white, then it’s miracle whip (that’s right, I said it!!) and yellow mustard. That’s the classic just-like-Mom-made-em after Thanksgiving sandwich. And it’s the only time of year I want miracle whip. But if I’ve got a good seeded multi-grain, then it’s Duke’s mayonnaise and hot brown mustard. Maybe occasionally just the mayo, but never just the mustard. ---
**Author:** ![rowrrbazzle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rowrrbazzle/32/414_2.png) [@rowrrbazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rowrrbazzle)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-put-mustard-on-a-turkey-sandwich/842064/68 "2019-10-22T04:10:08Z")
For a deli sandwich, I have mustard instead of mayonnaise just to cut out that tiny bit of fat. At home I use Koop’s Arizona Heat mustard. But it’s just a matter of taste. So if you want mayo, brown mustard, horseradish, catsup, sriracha, anchovies, peanut butter, I will not object. ---
**Author:** ![sitchensis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sitchensis/32/4892_2.png) [@sitchensis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sitchensis)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-put-mustard-on-a-turkey-sandwich/842064/69 "2019-10-22T06:28:57Z")
> [@Doug\_K](#): > > _Shudders at the thought of defiling any sandwich with either of those vile substances._ > > I do not understand the whole “it’s too dry without it” concept. If a sandwich can accurately be described as “dry” putting repulsive goop on it will not help. This makes absolutely no sense. Nobody just eats plain bread and thinks, this has just the right amount of moisture. They butter it, they fry it, the dip it in soup. Mayo, mustard, butter, salad dressing, lettuce, avacado, tomato all make it moister. Lean meats, some veggies and peanut butter can make it dryer. I would love to hear your recipes. ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-put-mustard-on-a-turkey-sandwich/842064/70 "2019-10-22T18:31:01Z")
No, I wouldn’t, but I don’t like mustard. Okay, so I do like honey mustard, but I wouldn’t want it with turkey. Turkey’s a light flavor, something bland with it. A light touch of mayo works. ---
**Author:** ![Die\_Capacitrix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/die_capacitrix/32/9_2.png) [@Die\_Capacitrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Die_Capacitrix)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-put-mustard-on-a-turkey-sandwich/842064/71 "2019-10-22T18:36:14Z")
Turkey Swiss cheese Mayo and Mustard, 2:1. Not the yellow stuff, could be dijon, no noticeable seeds Light Rye bread If I can get it, sauerkraut. ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-put-mustard-on-a-turkey-sandwich/842064/72 "2019-10-22T20:22:29Z")
**BigT** , for a moment there, I thought you said “a touch of light mayo” (shudder). I think we can all agree that “lite mayo” is an abomination? ---
**Author:** ![Sangahyando](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f14d63/32.png) [@Sangahyando](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sangahyando)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2019, 6:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-put-mustard-on-a-turkey-sandwich/842064/73 "2019-10-23T06:43:14Z")
> [@Treppenwitz](#): > > Hell yes! - but there’s a tragic story behind it. > > Having scored a year’s worth of the best mustard in the world ([Violette de Brive](http://www.denoix.com/our-violet-mustard/la-moutarde-violette-de-brive.html)) which I actually went to Brive la Gaillarde to buy, I was told by my consultant that I was no longer allowed any red or processed meats. Five jars of mustard heaven and no (traditional) meats to garnish with it. So now I’ll put it on anything; or, if I’m desperate for a fix, eat it straight from the jar. > > Strawberries with mustard? Mmmmm… > > j Going off-topic; but – I being a railway enthusiast – I’m used to thinking of Brive-la-Gaillarde as a moderately important junction on the French rail system. I do believe that this is the first time I’ve ever heard the place mentioned in any other context. P.S. As regards sandwich stuff: I’m British – (almost) all of you are insane :eek: . ---
**Author:** ![HyacinthBucket](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hyacinthbucket/32/3063_2.png) [@HyacinthBucket](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HyacinthBucket)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2019, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-put-mustard-on-a-turkey-sandwich/842064/74 "2019-10-28T04:21:14Z")
For the thinly sliced deli counter kind-of-tastes-like-turkey - mayo on one of the bread halves (kaiser rolls are my current favorite) and Dijon on the other half For real turkey-tasting turkey like Kentucky Legend, Marie’s Thousand Island Dressing lightly spread on both bread halves. Add a little more crunch and bite with pickle slices or even some well-drained pickle relish. The relative blandness of the turkey cries out for a little taste of acid-y pickle. Turkey pastrami can get the full mustard treatment - see “Dijon” above, mayo on one of the bread halves is optional. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2019, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-put-mustard-on-a-turkey-sandwich/842064/75 "2019-10-28T13:09:56Z")
I’m a mayo guy myself, but if others prefer mustard on their turkey sandwich, why should that bother me? ---
**Author:** ![Hypno-Toad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b2d939/32.png) [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2019, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-put-mustard-on-a-turkey-sandwich/842064/76 "2019-10-28T14:03:45Z")
I find turkey to be so mild that putting something as bland as mayo on it is pointless. So spicy mustard is my preference. I’m not a big fan of mayo in general due to its blandness. It’s best used as a conveyance of more flavorful ingredients. ---
**Author:** ![Hypno-Toad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b2d939/32.png) [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2019, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-put-mustard-on-a-turkey-sandwich/842064/77 "2019-10-28T14:17:13Z")
And I can’t believe that I’m the first to post [this.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRntutn8udw) ---
**Author:** ![Disposable](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/49beb7/32.png) [@Disposable](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Disposable)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2019, 8:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-put-mustard-on-a-turkey-sandwich/842064/78 "2019-10-31T08:20:45Z")
Leaffan is a racist little faggot cunt ---
**Author:** ![snfaulkner](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snfaulkner/32/433_2.png) [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2019, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-put-mustard-on-a-turkey-sandwich/842064/81 "2019-11-05T18:01:42Z")
> [@CUCKING\_FAGGOT\_DOUG](#): > > Cucking faggot doug Your ideas intrigue me and i wish to subscribe to your newsletter. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-put-mustard-on-a-turkey-sandwich/842064.md?page=3)