Ingredients
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1 cup brown mustard seeds (brown seeds will produce sharp mustard)
1/4 cup yellow mustard seeds (yellow produces mild mustard)
1 cup dark beer
1 1/4 cups white wine vinegar
1 cup mustard powder, combined with 1 cup water (let sit 20 minutes)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon allspice, ground
1/4 teaspoon turmeric, ground
1/4 teaspoon mace, ground
Preparation
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In a non-reactive container, combine mustard seeds with beer and vinegar. Let sit 48 hours. Check periodically to make sure seeds are covered by liquid; add more if necessary.
Transfer seeds and liquid to a food processor. Add remaining ingredients. Process until creamy, four to six minutes.
Transfer to jars. Allow mustard to mature, 3 to 4 weeks, before serving.
Note: You can vary the mustards flavor by substituting your favorite ingredients, the basic technique remains the same.
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