Tarragon Mustard

This homemade Tarragon Mustard is a sophisticated condiment that elevates simple meals with its complex flavor profile. By soaking the mustard seeds in dry white wine or vermouth, you mellow their heat before blending them into a smooth, vibrant paste. The addition of fresh tarragon, allspice, and a touch of honey creates a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and herbal notes. Ideal for slathering on roast chicken, pork sandwiches, or as a vibrant addition to vinaigrettes and salad dressings. This recipe yields a small batch perfect for personal use, allowing you to customize the spice level to your liking. It stores beautifully in the refrigerator, making it a convenient pantry staple for adding gourmet flair to everyday cooking without the preservatives found in store-bought versions.

Cooking Method: Stewing

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 42.6

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

This homemade Tarragon Mustard is a sophisticated condiment that elevates simple meals with its complex flavor profile. By soaking the mustard seeds in dry white wine or vermouth, you mellow their heat before blending them into a smooth, vibrant paste. The addition of fresh tarragon, allspice, and a touch of honey creates a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and herbal notes. Ideal for slathering on roast chicken, pork sandwiches, or as a vibrant addition to vinaigrettes and salad dressings. This recipe yields a small batch perfect for personal use, allowing you to customize the spice level to your liking. It stores beautifully in the refrigerator, making it a convenient pantry staple for adding gourmet flair to everyday cooking without the preservatives found in store-bought versions.

Ingredients

1/4 cup Mustard seeds
1/4 cup Dry white wine or dry
1/3 cup White vermouth
1/3 cup White wine vinegar
2 teaspoon Dried tarragon
1/3 cup Water
1/8 teaspoon Ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon Ground allspice
2 teaspoon Honey
1 1/2 teaspoon Coarse (kosher) salt

Directions

1
Combine the mustard seeds, white wine (or vermouth), white wine vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of the dried tarragon in a small dish.
2
Cover and let the mixture stand at room temperature for at least 3 hours, or up to 24 hours, to soften the seeds.
3
Transfer the soaked mixture into the container of a food processor or blender.
4
Add the water, black pepper, allspice, honey, and salt to the processor.
5
Process the mixture until it forms a fairly fine, smooth puree, scraping down the sides as needed.
6
Scrape the mustard puree into the top part of a double-boiler.
7
Stir the mustard continuously over simmering water for about 10 minutes, or until it thickens to a consistency slightly more liquid than prepared mustard.
8
Remove from heat and allow the mustard to cool completely to room temperature.
9
Stir in the remaining 1 teaspoon of dried tarragon.
10
Transfer the finished mustard into a clean glass jar and seal tightly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 42.6kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.3g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 165.6mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 3.9g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
Sugars 0.7g
Protein 1.7g4%

* 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 immediately after cooling. The mustard will keep indefinitely, though for best flavor, consume within 6 months. The flavor will continue to meld and mellow over time.

Variation: For a milder mustard, extend the soaking time to 24 hours. For a hotter mustard, reduce soaking to just 1 hour.

Ingredient Note: If you do not have white vermouth, you can use additional dry white wine or white wine vinegar in equal measure.

Texture Tip: If the mustard is too thick after simmering, you can thin it with a teaspoon of warm water. If it is too thin, simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Keywords: tarragon, mustard, homemade, condiment, condiments, vinegar, white wine, vermouth, honey, allspice, blender, food processor, simmering, preserved, flavorful, herbal, spicy, spread

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