English Mustard
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown mustard seed (brown seeds will produce sharp mustard)
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard seed (yellow produces mild mustard)
- 1 cup dark beer
- 1 1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
- 1 cup mustard powder combined with 1 cup water (let sit 20 minutes)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp ground mace
Instructions
In a non-reactive container, combine mustard seeds with beer and vinegar. Let sit 48 hours. Check periodically to make sure seeds are covered by liquid; add more if necessary. Transfer seeds and liquid to a food processor. Add remaining ingredients. Process until creamy, four to six minutes. Transfer to jars. Allow mustard to mature, 3 to 4 weeks, before serving. Makes about 3 cups Note: You can vary the mustards flavor by substituting your favorite ingredients, the basic technique remains the same.