If it were me, I’d go with mustard. That’s my vote.

I hate mustard and love miracle whip. But keep in mind I am odd. It seems like 99% of the people I have discussed miracle whip with hate it. If it was me I would probably just leave the sandwich dry.

Miracle Whip wins over mayo. Yay, I’m in the 1%.

I love taking two slices of toast and making a sandwich out of just a thick slab of Cheddar and Miracle Whip.

I only like mayo on fast food chicken sandwiches.

Miracle Whip is disgusting. Sweet hot mustard is divine.

Deli mustard would be best. Miracle Whip and mayo are disgusting on sandwiches in my opinion, but if you live in America in the Midwest or South, there is a good chance the person likes something like that on a sandwich. Unless they are Jewish, but how can they be Jewish and have sweet mustard as the only mustard in the fridge? Nah.

If there is any way you can put the condiment on the side and let them pick I recommend you do that. I go hungry at many a luncheons because of some gross condiment or cheese being added to a sandwich.

On the side is a good tip @JLeslie (although this question was posted ages ago so if the person hasn’t eaten yet, I’d guess they’re starving by now and will eat anything).

^^ I hope the OP let’s us know what she did.

I don’t understand putting condiments on sandwiches without knowing what the person likes. You can’t pick condiments off like a slice of tomato or onion. It’s a horrible problem for me in middle America. When I live or travel there I have to be so careful when I order a sandwich or hamburger, because they slather mayo or butter on bread almost automatically.

Another problem for me is all over America it’s common to add cheese to every sandwich and tomato. I don’t want either on a cold sandwich. Just last week I was offered a deli meat sandwich at someone’s house and I told her just mustard and lettuce on the sandwich and when it was served to me it had cheese on it. I never said anything about cheese. It cracks me up, because I know the Brits stereotype Americans as putting cheese on everything.

When I went to NZ, I found most sandwich places have pre-prepared sandwiches and they all had mayo and stuff on them. I actually prefer my sandwiches without such things. Here, you can usually still go into a deli and ask them to make you a sandwich, but that’s changing. There are less and less independent food places and more and more chains. If we go to get lunch while out shopping, there would usually be a place that sold roast meat and veg and I’d happily just order a plate of veg or perhaps a roast meat sandwich. Now there’s Maccas or Hungry Jacks, or Pizza Hut and the like with set menus.

Does this person normally eat while sleeping?~

I’ve done stranger things in my sleep. Redecorated, arranged things, called people. But I’d go with the mustard, a tiny bit of mayo, and horseradish.

“and horseradish.”

{gag}

Laughs, it’s not for everyone. But then is anything?

Miracle whip is an abomination. I would use not sweet mustard (like Dijon) myself.

I was packing a lunch for today.

Miracle Whip and sweet hot mustard were the choices I had because that’s what he likes. The choice of condiment differs with the type of meat that will be used. I know he’d rather have Miracle Whip with turkey but he prefers sweet hot mustard with salami. I couldn’t remember which he prefers with roast beef. I’m not a roast beef fan so it was hard for me to choose.

I went with sweet hot. I’ll have to ask after he eats his lunch today if I made the best choice.

Sweet hot given your information and the choices.
I love Miracle Whip, especially on cheese, Dorito or tomato sandwiches.
Mustard I prefer course ground and deli brown. I have some that came in a crock that is actually crunchy…yum.

I don’t eat meat, but I would probably dress roast beef the same as I do Subway veggie delight sandwiches…Ranch dressing and a line of spicy mustard. I won’t eat Jimmy John’s because the condiments are too boring.

Uhh… miracel whip is mayo, just with added sugar.

So, if they don’t like mayo, don’t give them mayo. Haha

What the fuck is miracle whip?
I put daddy’s sauce on my beef, actual fact not innuendo.

Go with the mustard.

Miracle Whip is not the same as mayo. He likes Miracle Whip, not mayo. do people read what the OP writes here?

@prettypenny It’s white and comes out of a jar or bottle. :) I’m just having fun with you. There is a diff but it’s not one I usually worry about. But then I’m really finicky about mustard. Different strokes for different folks.

http://howstuffcompares.com/doc/m/mayonnaise-vs-miracle-whip.htm

There is a difference in taste and fat content. Makes a difference to those who don’t like mayo. ;)

@prettypenny Remind me not to mess with you again. Laughs, but that was interesting. Thanks.

When you add other ingredients to an aoli, it’s still an aoli. The same applies to mayo.

Miracle whip is just a brand name, it is still a mayonnaise. They just spent billions of dollars to make people think it’s more than a flavor variation.

Not according to The U.S. Food and Drug Administration . The U.S. Food and Drug Administration requires that anything labeled “mayonnaise” contain a minimum of 65 percent vegetable oil by weight.

http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/food/miracle-whip-mayonnaise

Miracle Whip is actually considered a salad dressing. That’s why you’ll find it with all the other salad dressings at the grocery. It’s not mayo.

I’d have to go with the mustard, if that was my only choice. Miracle Whip is just too sweet. I prefer real mayo and some black pepper.

Well the FDA isnt really known for exact culinary/agricultural definitions… Haha.

If you add some sugar to a mayonnaise base, I’m still going to call it mayonnaise.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_Whip

I guess it’s too late now, since he’s likely awake and the sandwich-making window has closed.

But I do like Miracle Whip, and even I would prefer this sandwich with the sweet hot mustard.

@Silence04 Chefs do not use them interchangeably because they are not the same. You must not like mayo or salad dressing because we wouldn’t be debating this if you did. haha :)

Of course you wouldn’t use them interchangably, one is clearly sweeter. Just as I woudnt interchange a dill aioli with a garlic aioli.

But to say they are so different that “someone that doesn’t like mayonnaise might like it” is absurd. And if that were the case, then they don’t really dislike mayonnaise as much as they think.

For a roast beef sandwich, definitely mustard and horseradish!

Okay, okay. I’ll answer with the actual options available…

Miracle Whip if he usually is more conservative when ordering in a restaurant. And sweet hot if he tends to be more adventurous.

I know the actual window is closed. But I’m still curious which one he would have preferred!

@ibstubro Doritos sandwich?

Sweet hot mustard was the winner!

But to say they are so different that “someone that doesn’t like mayonnaise might like it” is absurd.

Wha??? Absurd? You’ve got to be kidding me. I don’t know anyone who likes both. There are debates about which is better. I can’t stand mayo but I love salad dressing (Miracle Whip.) The same goes for the person I made the sandwich for. That’s why I asked about the two choices, sweet hot mustard or Miracle Whip, because that’s what he likes. He thinks mayo is disgusting.

If you add some sugar to a mayonnaise base, I’m still going to call it mayonnaise.

Miracle Whip is not just mayo with sugar added. If you look at my links you will see how it is made and why it is different from mayo.

You don’t bottle a Coke and call it Pepsi. They have very similar ingredients but they are clearly different products. It’s the same with mayo and salad dressing. You don’t put salad dressing in a jar and call it mayo.

@fluthernutter He would have liked horseradish! I should have thought of that. I will next time.

@prettypenny Thanks for checking back in to let us know. Who knew such a seemingly trivial question would be so much fun? :P

Can’t take credit for horseradish. @Adirondackwannabe mentioned it before me!

Oops, my mind was elsewhere. Didn’t mean to leave you out @Adirondackwannabe. :)

Don’t worry about. I don’t worry about the small stuff. And…. laughs.

I have to admit, I have never tasted miracle whip. I just assumed it was some sort of white goopy stuff. Is it more like salad cream? I am one of those people who hates mayo. I find it too sweet. Salad cream (Heinz being my favourite) is tarter. It must have more vinegar in it. However, with roast beef, I’d go with mustard every time.

Here you go @Earthbound_Misfit

http://www.kraftrecipes.com/Products/ProductInfoDisplay.aspx?SiteId=1&Product=2100002649

@Earthbound_Misfit Miracle Whip tastes zingy and a little sweet, and the texture is very creamy. I generally dislike mayonnaise because it has an oily texture, and it has little flavour (at least to me). I’ve always wanted to try making my own, though.

TMI corner: If I ever need to produce saliva for any reason (minds out of the gutter, people – let’s say I need to lick a stamp), I think of a drop of Miracle Whip on the tip of my tongue. Instant mouthwatering.

Thanks for the additional info. @dappled_leaves, I imagine homemade mayo would be a far cry from the commercial versions. You’ll have to report back on your experience.

Only in the past couple years have I developed any taste for mayo, @prettypenny. I was raised on Miracle Whip which we called mayo. lol We used mayonnaise so seldom that I think I was in college before I realized that it was a separate product. I still find salads (potato, tuna, etc.) made with actual mayo tasteless, if not disgusting.

And no, you cannot count on anyone reading the OP.

@ibstubro You still have to further explain your passing reference to a Doritos sandwich!

I slather two pieces of bread with Miracle Whip, stack one slice double-deep with nacho Dorito’s, add the top and mash slightly, @fluthernutter. Dorito sandwich. I’ve been eating them for decades.