German Style Mustard

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup yellow mustard seeds
• 2 tablespoons brown mustard seeds
• 1/4 cup mustard powder
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
• 1 small onion, finely minced
• 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl, combine mustard seed and dry mustard; set aside.
• 2 in a 1- to 2-quart non-aluminum pan, combine remaining ingredients. simmer uncovered, on medium heat until reduced by half, 10-15 minutes. pour the mixture into the mustard mixture. let mixture soak at room temperature 24 to 48 hours; adding additional vinegar if necessary in order to maintain enough liquid to cover seeds.
• 3 process the seeds and mixture in a blender or food processor until pureed to the texture you like (this can take at least 3 or 4 minutes).
• 4 the mixture will thicken upon standing.
• 5 if it gets too thick after a few days, stir in additional vinegar. scrape mustard into clean, dry jars; cover tightly and age at least 3 days.