Country Mustard Food

BASIC COUNTRY MUSTARD

Steps:

• Grind the whole mustard seeds for a few seconds in a spice or coffee grinder, or by hand with a mortar and pestle. You want them mostly whole because you are using mustard powder, too.
• Pour the semi-ground seeds into a bowl and add the salt and mustard powder. If using, add one of the optional ingredients, too.
• Pour in the water or beer, then stir well. When everything is incorporated, let this sit for up to 10 minutes. The longer you let it sit, the mellower the mustard will be. When you're ready, pour in the vinegar.
• Pour into a glass jar and store in the fridge. It will be runny at first. Don't worry, it will thicken up overnight. Wait at least 12 hours before using. Mustard made this way will last a year in the fridge.

BEST MUSTARD EVER

Steps:

• In a small, microwave-proof bowl whisk together the dry mustard, brown sugar, salt, turmeric, paprika and garlic powder. In a separate container, combine the pickle juice, water and cider vinegar and have standing by. Place the mustard seed into a spice grinder and grind for a minimum of 1 minute, stopping to pulse occasionally. Once ground, immediately add the mustard to the bowl with the dry ingredients and add the liquid mixture. Whisk to combine. Place the bowl into the microwave and heat on high for 1 minute. Remove from the microwave and puree with a stick blender for 1 minute. Pour into a glass jar or container and allow to cool uncovered. Once cool, cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

COUNTRY MUSTARD RUBBED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the mustard, herb garden seasoning, garlic, honey and chopped parsley. Reserve 1/4 cup of the rub for serving.
• Transfer mustard mixture to a resealable plastic bag. Add the pork chops and thoroughly coat with the mustard mixture. Let the pork chops sit for at least 5 minutes or as long as overnight, in the refrigerator, before grilling.
• Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Grill the chops for 6 to 7 minutes per side.
• Transfer to a serving platter and serve sprinkled with the reserved rub.

COUNTRY MUSTARD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine mustard seeds, and 1/3 cup boiling water.
• In another small bowl, combine powdered mustard with 1/3 cup warm water, set both bowls of mustards aside for 10 minutes for flavors to develop.
• In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, brown sugar, flour, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cinnamon, allspice, cloves and reserved mustards. Bring this to a boil stirring constantly. Cook and stir this for about 2 minutes or until it thickens nicely.
• Pour into a small bowl, cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Next day use a wire whisk, beat until smooth. Spoon into a container with a tight fitting lid. Refrigerate. Makes aprox. 2 cups.