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Homemade Yellow Mustard

Homemade yellow mustard is deceptively simple to make from mustard powder, vinegar, and a couple other basic pantry staples. You just may never go back to store-bought! Here's how to make it from scratch.

Prep Time
1 hr 15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 48 servings
Calories: 11 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cold water
  • 3/4 cup yellow dry mustard powder See note below*. (Avoid brown, black, or Chinese powders for this recipe.)
  • 3/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt or Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic puree or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar

Instructions

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  1. Place the 1 cup cold water, 3/4 cup yellow dry mustard powder, 3/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 teaspoon garlic purée, and 1/8 teaspoon paprika in a small nonreactive saucepan and whisk until smooth.
  2. Cook the mixture over medium-low to low heat, stirring often, until it bubbles down to a thick paste, 30 to 45 minutes.☞ TESTER TIP: You’re definitely going to want to do this in a well-ventilated kitchen. Trust me. And that nonreactive saucepan is also essential or the mustard could take on an off color and hue.
  3. Whisk the 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar into the mustard mixture and continue to cook until it’s thickened to the desired consistency—you know, the usual prepared mustard consistency—which can take anywhere from 7 to 15 minutes.
  4. Let the mustard cool to room temperature before spooning the mustard into an airtight container. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 months. ☞ TESTER TIP: The mustard will be quite pungent the first few days or even weeks, but will mellow with time.

Notes

  • * The type of mustard powder you use will determine the flavor profile and character of the mustard. 
  • If you're looking to replicate an American-style mustard, such as French's, consider using a milder yellow mustard powder. McCormick's works well.
  • If you're looking for a wallop of heat that can "clear your sinuses," try Colman's mustard powder. They use both white and brown mustard seeds. 
  • And, of course, if you're looking for something in between, a combination of both mustard powders would work.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1teaspoon Calories 11kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 37mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 11

% Daily Value*

Serving 1teaspoon
Calories 11kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 37mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

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