Spicy Brown Mustard Recipe

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Joshua Bousel
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Joshua Bousel
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Updated Apr. 21, 2020
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This spicy mustard is the perfect pairing for pastrami stacked a mile-high between a couple pieces of rye.

Recipe Facts

5

(3)

Prep: 5 mins
Active: 10 mins
Resting Time: 72 hrs
Total: 72 hrs 5 mins
Serves: 12 servings
Makes: 1 1/2 cups

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white wine vinegar

  • 3/4 cup brown mustard seeds

  • 2 teaspoons Kosher salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • Water, as needed

Directions

  1. Place mustard seeds and vinegar in a small bowl or container, cover, and let soak at room temperature for 1 day.

  2. Transfer mustard seeds and liquid to jar of a blender. Add in salt, turmeric, allspice, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Puree until smooth, adding 2 tablespoons of water at time to thin consistency as needed. Transfer to an airtight container and let rest in refrigerator for 2 to 3 days before use.

Special Equipment

Blender

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
36 Calories
2g Fat
2g Carbs
2g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 12
Amount per serving
Calories 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 211mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 0mg 2%
Calcium 19mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 50mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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