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Simple Homemade Mustard
Ingredients
Step by step process
Soaking the seeds
- 1
Start your homemade mustard by soaking. Put the mustard seeds into a large bowl, add the apple cider vinegar and water, and stir until the seeds are evenly moistened.
- 2
Cover the bowl and let the seeds swell for 8-12 hours at room temperature until softened and easier to blend.
- 3
Prepare clean small jars with lids, rinse them with hot water, and let them dry.
Blending
- 4
Transfer the swollen seeds with their soaking liquid to a blender. Add salt and sugar, then blend until smooth or leave it coarser to your preference.
- 5
Stir in honey for gentle sweetness and turmeric for a golden hue, then blend for a total of 1-3 minutes until you reach the desired consistency.
- 6
Want a thinner mustard? Add water a spoonful at a time, then blend briefly to combine.
- 7
Taste and adjust salt or sweetness as needed, keeping in mind that the flavors will mellow further after resting.
Filling the jars
- 8
Use a spatula to transfer the finished mustard into the prepared jars, level the surface, and seal tightly with the lids.
- 9
Let it rest in the refrigerator for at least a few hours, ideally overnight, so the flavors can meld and round out.
- 10
Serve with cold cuts, roasted meats, or use in dressings and marinades. Store chilled and consume within two weeks.
More tips:
The heat is influenced by the temperature of the liquids: cold water and vinegar give a sharper bite. Lukewarm liquids will mellow it.
Use yellow mustard seeds for a milder flavor or brown seeds for more pronounced heat. Combining both types gives you a mustard with interesting depth.
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