Pickled Mustard Seeds
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
24 servings
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Calories
13 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Pickled Mustard Seeds
Description
Pickled Mustard Seeds bring together yellow mustard seeds with a blend of white wine vinegar, water, sugar, kosher salt, and thinly sliced shallots. The mixture is simmered until the seeds soften and swell, absorbing the tang and sweetness from the vinegar and sugar. Adding shallots near the end lends a mild onion flavor without overpowering the seeds. Once cooled, the seeds are stored in an airtight jar in the refrigerator, where they maintain flavor and texture for about two months.
The tender texture of the seeds contrasts their typical spiciness, offering a subtle punch that complements many preparations, especially when you want bursts of mustard without the dryness of powder or grit of whole seeds.
This preserve is a handy way to add acidity and texture to sandwiches or charcuterie plates and can be combined into vinaigrettes or sauces to enhance flavor complexity.
Ingredients
- ½ c. white wine vinegar
- ½ c. water
- 3 T. sugar
- ½ tsp. kosher salt
- ⅓ c. yellow mustard seeds
- 1 shallot thinly sliced into rings, small to medium sized
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine white wine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer and then stir in mustard seeds. Turn heat down to medium-low, and cook until seeds are tender and look a bit plumped, about 30 minutes. Stir in shallots and remove saucepan from heat.
- Let mustard seeds cool to room temperature, then transfer to a jar with a lid and refrigerate. When stored in an airtight jar and kept refrigerated, pickled mustard seeds will keep well for up to two months.
Notes
- Store pickled mustard seeds in a sealed jar in the refrigerator to keep their flavor and texture for up to two months.
- Allow the seeds to cool fully before refrigerating to ensure proper preservation.
- Use the simmering time of about 30 minutes to let the seeds become tender and plump without losing their shape.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 13 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 13kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 86mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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