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Basic Country Mustard

What could be easier than making your own mustard? No, really. It is stupid easy. Grind some mustard seeds, mix with mustard powder and some liquid and you’re done. Endless variations exist. Remember yellow mustard seeds are the mildest, black the hottest. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 71 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons mustard seeds, about 50 grams
  • 1/2 cup mustard powder, about 50 grams
  • 1/2 cup water or beer
  • 3 tablespoons vinegar (cider white wine or sherry)
  • 2 teaspoons Salt, about 5 grams
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh herbs (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Grind the whole mustard seeds for a few seconds in a spice or coffee grinder, or by hand with a mortar and pestle. You want them mostly whole because you are using mustard powder, too.
  2. Pour the semi-ground seeds into a bowl and add the salt and mustard powder. If using, add one of the optional ingredients, too.
  3. Pour in the water or beer, then stir well. When everything is incorporated, let this sit for up to 10 minutes. The longer you let it sit, the mellower the mustard will be. When you’re ready, pour in the vinegar.
  4. Pour into a glass jar and store in the fridge. It will be runny at first. Don’t worry, it will thicken up overnight. Wait at least 12 hours before using. Mustard made this way will last a year in the fridge.

Notes

  • This recipe makes about 1 cup. 
  • VARIATIONS
  • The most important thing to making mustard at home is to wait. You cannot eat it the day you make it. Mustard needs to marinate to dissipate its bitterness. Try it: Eat a little dab right after you make it, then a day or two later. The difference is dramatic.
  • Change the liquid and you change the mustard.
  • Grind the mustard seeds a lot or a little and you change the texture — or skip the whole seeds altogether and use just mustard powder. Or skip the powder and just use seeds.
  • Want herbs in there? Go for it.
  • Like honey mustard? Pour some honey in.
  • Want your mustard even spicier? Add chiles or freshly grated horseradish. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 71kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 390mg (16%) Potassium 97mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 109IU (2%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 71

% Daily Value*

Calories 71kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 390mg 16%
Potassium 97mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 109IU 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.