This homemade mustard recipe delivers a luxurious, creamy texture that store-bought versions often lack. By blending dry mustard powder with white wine vinegar, dry white wine, and egg yolks, you create a condiment that is both sophisticated and deeply flavorful. The sugar and salt balance the sharp acidity of the vinegar and the heat of the mustard, resulting in a versatile spread perfect for sandwiches, roast meats, or as a dip for appetizers. It is an excellent project for weekend cooking, allowing the flavors to meld over time. This batch keeps well in the refrigerator, making it a thoughtful gift for food lovers or a pantry staple for elevating simple meals.
Homemade Mustard
Description
This homemade mustard recipe delivers a luxurious, creamy texture that store-bought versions often lack. By blending dry mustard powder with white wine vinegar, dry white wine, and egg yolks, you create a condiment that is both sophisticated and deeply flavorful. The sugar and salt balance the sharp acidity of the vinegar and the heat of the mustard, resulting in a versatile spread perfect for sandwiches, roast meats, or as a dip for appetizers. It is an excellent project for weekend cooking, allowing the flavors to meld over time. This batch keeps well in the refrigerator, making it a thoughtful gift for food lovers or a pantry staple for elevating simple meals.Ingredients
Directions
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In the top of a double boiler (or a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water), stir together the dry mustard, white wine vinegar, dry white wine, sugar, and salt until smooth.
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Let the mixture stand, uncovered, for 2 hours to allow the mustard powder to hydrate and release its flavor.
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Beat the egg yolks into the mustard mixture until well combined.
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Place the bowl over the simmering water. Cook, stirring constantly with a wire whisk, until the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of the spoon, about 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat immediately to prevent the eggs from curdling.
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Pour the hot mustard into small sterilized jars.
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Let the mustard cool to room temperature, then cover tightly.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 53.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.0g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 2562.4mg107%
- Total Carbohydrate 6.9g3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
- Sugars 4.3g
- Protein 1.3g3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Storage: Refrigerate the mustard in tightly covered jars. It will keep for up to one month.
Variations: Tarragon Mustard: Stir in 1/2 tsp dry tarragon after removing from heat. Serve with roast lamb, chicken, shrimp, or steaks. Tomato Mustard: Add 1 tsp paprika, 1 TBL drained and chopped pimento, and 1/4 cup tomato paste along with the egg yolks. Serve with seafood, hamburgers, frankfurters, or baked ham. Lime Mustard: Stir in 3/4 tsp grated lime peel and 1 1/2 tsp lime juice after removing from heat. Serve with roast lamb, chicken, or shrimp.
Gift Idea: Package the mustard in decorative jars with labels for a thoughtful homemade gift.
