German Style Mustard Food

BAVARIAN SWEET MUSTARD (BAYERISCHER SüßER SENF)

Steps:

• Bring all ingredients, except for the mustard seeds, to boil in a medium stock pot. Simmer covered for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and let steep for 1 hour. Strain the ingredients and place the vinegar solution in a large non-reactive bowl (preferably glass).
• Use a spice or coffee grinder to very coarsely grind the mustard seeds.
• Stir the coarsely ground mustard seeds into the vinegar solution. The mixture will initially be liquidy and will thicken over time. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 weeks before using to allow the flavors to meld and deepen. The mustard will initially be quite hot but over this resting period the heat will become more subdued.
• Stored in the fridge, this mustard will keep up to 6 months.
• Note: This recipe can be halved or quartered if you don't want to make a large amount.

HOT & SWEET GERMAN-STYLE MUSTARD

Steps:

• Grind mustard seeds in spice grinder.
• In small bowl, combine mustard seeds, vinegar, oil, honey and tarragon and stir until smooth and paste-like.
• You can"cool down" the mustard by adding more oil or honey.
• Store in refrigerator in small, tightly lidded jar.

EXTRA SPICY MUSTARD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients into a bowl and stir with a spoon until everything is combined.
• Then use an electric mixer and mix the mustard for 5 minutes.
• Put the mustard into a jar with a lid and let stand 3 to 4 weeks.
• After several weeks the spiciness should be reduced, the consistency should be spreadable and your mustard is ready.

SPICED GERMAN MUSTARD

Steps:

• Combine cold water, mustard seed and dry mustard in medium bowl. Cover. Let stand for about 3 hours until mixture thickens to a paste.
• Combine next 10 ingredients in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil on medium high. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often, until reduced by half. Add to mustard mixture. Stir. Transfer to blender or food processor. Pulse with on/off motion until mustard is slightly thickened but grains are still visible. Pour into small heavy saucepan or top of double boiler. Heat on medium low or over simmering water for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove from heat.
• Add honey. Stir well. Cool. Transfer to small bowl. Cover. Chill for 3 days. Spoon into sterile jar with tight fitting lid. Store in refrigerator for up to 2 year. Makes about 1 cup.
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GERMAN STYLE MUSTARD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine mustard seed and dry mustard; set aside.
• In a 1- to 2-quart non-aluminum pan, combine remaining ingredients. Simmer uncovered, on medium heat until reduced by half, 10-15 minutes. Pour the mixture into the mustard mixture. Let mixture soak at room temperature 24 to 48 hours; adding additional vinegar if necessary in order to maintain enough liquid to cover seeds.
• Process the seeds and mixture in a blender or food processor until pureed to the texture you like (this can take at least 3 or 4 minutes).
• The mixture will thicken upon standing.
• If it gets too thick after a few days, stir in additional vinegar. Scrape mustard into clean, dry jars; cover tightly and age at least 3 days.