Homemade Wholegrain Mustard Recipe

Looking to spice up your condiment collection? Try making your own homemade wholegrain mustard recipe! It’s easy, fun, and you can customize it to your taste. Here’s a simple recipe using ingredients available at Wasteless Pantry:

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp brown or yellow mustard seeds (or a mix of both)
  • ¼ cup mustard powder
  • ¼ cup dry white wine or cooled boiled water (for a non-alcoholic version)
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp coarse salt

Method:

  1. Grind the Seeds: Place the mustard seeds in a spice grinder and grind them to your desired consistency.
  2. Mix Ingredients: Transfer the ground seeds to a bowl, add the mustard powder and wine (or water). Stir and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to absorb the liquids.
  3. Add Vinegar and Salt: Incorporate the white wine vinegar and coarse salt, mixing thoroughly until well combined.
  4. Jar and Cure: Spoon the mustard into a clean jar. Let it sit at room temperature overnight, then move it to the fridge. Allow the mustard to mature for at least 4 days, or up to 2 weeks, to develop the flavors.

Enjoy Your Creation:

Homemade wholegrain mustard is perfect as a spread, in dressings, or as a marinade. By making it at home, you control the ingredients and avoid unnecessary preservatives. Plus, it’s a great way to use zero-waste ingredients from Wasteless Pantry!

Come by and pick up everything you need to get started. Happy cooking!