Description

This homemade mustard recipe is bold, tangy, and easy to customize to your taste. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s a perfect addition to sandwiches, dressings, marinades, and more. Whether you prefer smooth, whole-grain, or spicy mustard, this recipe allows you to create a condiment that’s fresher and more flavorful than anything store-bought.

Ingredients

Scale

Mustard Base

½ cup mustard seeds (yellow for mild, brown or black for spicier mustard)
½ cup apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar for a milder taste)
½ cup water (or substitute with beer or white wine for added depth)
½ teaspoon salt

Optional Flavor Enhancers

1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (for a touch of sweetness)
½ teaspoon turmeric (for color and mild earthiness)
¼ teaspoon garlic powder (for extra depth of flavor)
¼ teaspoon paprika (for mild smokiness)
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (for extra heat, adjust to taste)

Instructions

Soak the Mustard Seeds
- In a medium bowl, combine the mustard seeds, vinegar, and water.
- Stir well, cover, and let sit at room temperature for 12–24 hours. This helps soften the seeds and develop the flavor.
Blend the Mustard
- Transfer the soaked mustard seeds and liquid into a blender or food processor.
- Add salt and any optional seasonings (honey, turmeric, garlic powder, etc.).
- Blend until smooth or pulse lightly if you prefer a grainy mustard. Add more water or vinegar if needed to adjust the consistency.
Taste and Adjust
- Sample the mustard and adjust the flavors:
  - For milder mustard, let it sit longer before blending.
  - For sweeter mustard, add more honey or maple syrup.
  - For spicier mustard, stir in more cayenne pepper or use a higher ratio of brown or black mustard seeds.
Store and Let It Mature
- Transfer the mustard to a clean glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before using to allow the flavors to mellow.
- The mustard will continue to develop in taste and can be stored in the fridge for up to one month.

Notes

Storage: Store in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator for up to one month. The flavors will intensify over time.
Texture Options: Blend fully for smooth mustard or pulse lightly for whole-grain mustard.
Liquid Variations: Experiment with beer, white wine, or fruit juice instead of water for unique flavors.
Dietary Adaptations: For sugar-free mustard, omit honey and use a sugar-free sweetener if needed.

Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 12–24 hours soaking time)
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Condiment
Method: Blended, No-Cook
Cuisine: Global

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Calories: 10 kcal
Sugar: 0.5g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 0.5g
Saturated Fat: 0.1g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 1.2g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 0.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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