Ben’s Mustard comes from Kingston, Ohio, where the business began by working out a balance of sweetness and heat. That combination is still at the center of its Sweet and Hot Mustard, alongside a wider selection of mustard flavors.

The lineup also includes salsa, dry rubs, chili mix, relish, and fruit jellies. Ben’s describes an ingredient approach built around local sourcing, with fresh ingredients in its salsas and slow cooking for its jellies.

Start with the mustard if you’re deciding where to begin. Put some on a sandwich, set it out with pretzels, or try a little alongside roasted meat. A jar doesn’t need to wait for a cookout.