5 from 45 votes
Homemade Yellow Mustard
Homemade Yellow Mustard is prepared by combining mustard powder with apple cider vinegar, water, spices including turmeric, garlic, paprika, brown sugar, and a cornstarch slurry, then gently simmering until thickened. The resulting mustard has a balance of pungency, mild sweetness, and warming spice, with a smooth but textured consistency suitable for condiments.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
21
.25 oz servings
Calories:
13 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup mustard powder 1.15 oz or 32 g
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Turmeric
- pinch garlic
- pinch paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar 15 g
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspooin water for cornstarch slurry
Instructions
- Make cornstarch slurry: Add cornstarch and 1 teaspoon of water to a small bowl and mix to create a slurry. Set aside
- Cook Down Mustard: Add all ingredients to a small pot and heat over medium. Whisk so all of the ingredients are combined/dissolved. Lower heat to medium-low and let simmer for 20-25 minutes until the mustard has thickened and cooked down to a thickness of your liking.
- Store: Remove from heat and add to a jar. Store in the fridge for up to 3 months.
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Notes
- This recipe yields approximately 5.25 ounces of mustard, similar to 21 small packets.
- Apple cider vinegar is preferred, but white vinegar can be used.
- Brown sugar tempers mustard bitterness but is optional; white sugar can be a substitute.
- Simmer gently to reach desired thickness and flavor development.
- Store in refrigerator for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
13kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Sodium
29mg
(1%)
Potassium
18mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 21 .25 oz servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 13
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 13kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.