Thursday, January 10, 2013

Spicy Stout Mustard

Why didn't anyone tell me how easy it is to make mustard??  As my taste buds have grown up matured, mustard has become a favorite way to add a little flavor to sandwiches and dressings.  Easy enough to do after work, you simply combine all the ingredients in a jar and let it sit for a day, and then blend in your food processor!  You don't even need to can it, as it will last a good 6 months in the fridge.

Due to the high proportion of brown mustard seeds, this version has a kick- feel free to use more yellow mustard seeds if you'd like to mellow it.  So far I've tried it on sandwiches and homemade soft pretzels, but I can imagine it to be a fantastic addition to a grilled cheese with apples, ham and gruyere/cheddar!




Spicy Stout Mustard
slightly adapted from The Taste of Oregon
yield:  ~3 1/2c

12oz Pretty Things Babayaga (a winter ale whose malt gets smoked on rosemary)
1 1/4c brown mustard seeds
1/4c yellow mustard seeds
1c red wine vinegar
1T kosher salt
1t freshly ground black pepper
1/4t ground cinnamon
1/4t ground cloves
1/4t freshly ground nutmeg
1/4t ground allspice

Combine all ingredients in a large glass container and cover with plastic wrap.  Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 1-2 days to allow the mustard seeds to soften and flavors to meld.

Add mixture to a food processor and blend until seeds are coarsely ground and mixture begins to thicken, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary.  Transfer to clean jars with lids.  Refrigerate for up to 6 months.

*I attempted to can the mustard using these instructions and upon doing so wound up with a mustard-y water bath and jars of dried out mustard.  Thus, I wouldn't recommend it.  If you want to try to seal canning jars, I'd suggest 1/2" headspace and processing just a few minutes...  but I'm not an expert!


Have you ever made your own mustard?  If so, do you have a favorite recipe?

13 comments:

Erica said...

I'm a mustard addict and I never even thought about making it at home!!! This sounds fantastic. Love how creative you get in the kitchen!

Kristen said...

who knew it was so easy to make. looks great packaged up in the little mason jars!

In and Around Town said...

I had no idea how to make mustard - I guess I never thought about it! But this sounds easy and I love how you can control the taste so easily!

Michelle Collins said...

I love mustard...and stouts...so this looks right up my alley. I've never made my own, but good to know it's not super difficult!

Delicious Dishings said...

I had no idea making mustard was so easy. Think I'm going to have to try it!

Sacha said...

I have made mustard. The best part is when you make it at home you can flavor it however you like--and I definitely like the way you flavored it!

Joanne said...

Wow! I remember that your old roommate used to make mustard but I didn't realize you had picked it up also. Super cool. I love that this has so many spices! Seems like a more complex-flavored mustard.

Ranjani said...

I have never made mustard but I really want to try this! It sounds delicious!

Anonymous said...

Yum, sounds delicious :)

-Michelle

Kerstin said...

Very cool! I want some on a grilled cheese!

Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic said...

I never thought of making my own muster - but this sounds delicious!

Colleen @ Culinary Colleen said...

I never even thought to make mustard, but I always keep several types in my fridge. I'm going to have to try this!

Natalie said...

I had no idea mustard was easy either! I'm iffy about mustard but would love to try it homemade!

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