Whole Grain Dijon Mustard Recipe

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Joshua Bousel
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Updated Oct. 09, 2018
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Finding the right balance of four simple ingredients, paired with a little time, is all that's needed to make an excellent whole grain Dijon mustard at home.

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Active: 10 mins
Total: 96 hrs
Makes: 1 cup

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup brown mustard seeds
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard seeds
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon light brown sugar (optional)

Directions

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

  2. Transfer mustard seeds and liquid to jar of a blender. Add in salt and sugar, if using, and puree until mustard paste forms, but whole seeds still remain. Transfer to an airtight container and let rest in refrigerator for 2 days before use.

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Blender

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