Recipe

Homemade mustard

A small bowl of yellow mustard and a small bowl of mustard seeds sit on top of a wooden surface. A spoon sits next to the bowls.

Duration:

15 minutes

Yield:

3/4 cup of mustard

With just a handful of ingredients, this delicious overnight mustard recipe is a snap to prepare!

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Ingredients

1/3 cup whole yellow mustard seeds (soaked overnight)
¼ cup boiled water
2 tbsp white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
½ tsp salt
1/8 tsp turmeric
Pinch of garlic powder
Pinch of paprika

Preparation

First, soak the mustard seeds in water in a small jar overnight.
Drain the seeds using a fine mesh colander.
Mix the soaked seeds with the boiled water in a large glass measuring cup.
Add the vinegar and mix.
Add the salt and remaining spices.
Pour the mustard mixture into a small blender and grind until you reach your desired consistency.
Pour the prepared mustard into a glass jar and refrigerate until ready to use. The mustard can be stored in the fridge for over six months.

Note

Fresh prepared mustard is pungent. Refrigerate the mustard for 12 to 48 hours before eating, to allow the flavours to blend and mellow.

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