English Mustard

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons mustard seeds
• 4 tablespoons mustard powder (coleman's)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
• 1/4 cup cold beer (your preference)

Recipe

• 1 toast the mustard seeds in a small dry pan (i use a cast iron pan) over medium heat, shaking occasionally, until the seeds start to pop. remove from heat and tip the seeds into a mortar and pestle and crush them a few times. (if you don't have a mortar and pestle, tip them into a bowl and use the back of a spoon to crush them).
• 2 in a glass or pottery bowl, blend the crushed mustard seeds, mustard powder and water thoroughly and let stand for 20 minutes. (you can drink the remaining beer while you're waiting!).
• 3 add the cayenne pepper, tumeric powder and salt. stir to combine, then add the honey, vinegar and beer.
• 4 if the mixture seems too thin, add up to one more tablespoon of mustard powder to help thicken it.
• 5 pour mustard into a small jar, cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days before using to let the flavors combine.
• 6 enjoy!