Grainy Mustard Homemade Food

GRAINY FRENCH STYLE MUSTARD

Steps:

• Crack the mustard seeds in a coffee or spice grinder - do not pulverize them just crack them.
• Stir in enought vinegar to make a thick paste.
• Combine mustard powder with the salt, stir in enough beer to make a thick paste.
• Mix the two pastes together and add enough beer to make a smooth pasty consistency.
• Place in a closed jar and store in the fridge.

GRAINY MUSTARD MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Add potatoes, cream, milk, garlic, thyme and bay leaf into a large saucepan and gently boil for 15 minutes until potatoes are just tender and the tip of a paring knife goes through with little resistance. Strain potatoes and reserve the cream mixture but discard the bay leaf, thyme stems and the garlic. Mash the potatoes and fold in the cream mixture until the potatoes are smooth and creamy. Fold in about a tablespoon of the olive oil, the butter, and the grainy mustard. Season with salt and pepper.

GRAINY MUSTARD HOMEMADE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a covered jar and allow to sit for a couple of days so that the seeds soften. Don't get too persnickety about the time frame. I can tell you with absolute certainty that if your week gets a little out of control busy with too many people needing too many things, it will be OK if you leave the soaking seeds sitting on your counter for a full week.
• Over the course of a couple of days, the seeds will absorb almost all of that liquid. If the liquid is completely absorbed and your seeds look a little dry, add a bit more apple cider vinegar. Mine didn't need any more liquid, but yours might.
• After a couple of days (or a week) pour the contents of the jar into your blender and process until the mustard is the desired consistency. Less if you like it grainy, more if you prefer it creamy. Put the finished mustard right back into the jar the seeds were inches Not even a jar to wash!
• You can keep simple and just added a bit of thyme for seasoning or you can go crazy with different flavors. If you like traditional yellow mustard, add a bit of turmeric. You can use beer or white wine in place of the apple cider vinegar for a different flavor, too.
• The mustard mellows a bit as it sits, but it's still quite bold.

PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH PORT AND WHOLE-GRAIN MUSTARD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat an ovenproof skillet large enough to hold the chicken over high heat. Add the olive oil and swirl it in the skillet. As soon as you begin to see slight wisps of smoke, carefully place the chicken skin side down in the skillet. Sear the chicken, undisturbed, while reducing the heat little by little to medium, until its skin has turned golden brown and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Carefully turn the chicken skin side up.
• Put the skillet into the oven and cook until the chicken is deep golden brown and the juices run clear when the thickest part of the thigh is pierced with a skewer, about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on its size. When the chicken is done, transfer it to the plate and keep warm.
• Pour off all but a thin layer of fat from the skillet. Add the port, put the skillet over high heat, and reduce until half remains. Add the chicken stock and reduce again. (If using BBQ sauce, you don't have to reduce.) Add the cream, bring it to a boil, and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the Dijon and Meaux mustards and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Return the chicken to the skillet and sprinkle with parsley and tarragon.

GRAINY MUSTARD

Steps:

• Place mustard seeds in a medium-size bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water and the wine. Cover and let stand overnight.
• Purée mustard with salt until you reach the desired consistency. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for 24 hours before using.

WHOLE-GRAIN MUSTARD

Steps:

• Put the black mustard seeds into a non-metallic bowl and pour over 150 ml of the vinegar. Cover and leave overnight.
• The next day, use a mortar and pstle to pound the mixture until the seeds are coarsely broken. Grind the yellow mustard seeds in an electric blender or coffee grinder to a very fine powder. Combine the two mixtures and stir in the rest of the vinegar and the salt.
• Spoon into sterilized jars. Seal, label and keep in a cool dark place for 2 weeks before using to allow the flavours to develop.

GRAINY MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to boil.
• Simmer for 20 minutes until sauce has reduced and thickened slightly.
• Keep warm until ready to serve with meat.

NIF'S HOMEMADE GRAINY MUSTARD (GREAT GIFT IDEA!)

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix mustard powder, mustard seeds and water. Set aside.
• In a saucepan combine remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Whisk the mustard mixture inot the saucepan. Bring this combined mixture to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Pour mixture into a blender and pulse until you have reached your desired consistency. I like it quite grainy myself!
• Pour into sterilized jar and seal immediately. Let cool at room temperature until no longer warm.
• Refrigerate!

GRAINY DIJON MUSTARD

Steps:

• Place mustard seeds, wine, and vinegar in a small bowl or container, cover, and let soak at room temperature for two days.
• Transfer mustard seeds and liquid to jar of a blender.
• Add mustard powder, salt and honey.
• Puree until a coarse paste forms, but whole seeds still remain.
• Transfer to an airtight container and let rest in refrigerator for 2 days before use.

GRAINY MAPLE MUSTARD

Steps:

• Blend the mustard seeds and powder in a spice grinder or coffee mill. Blend to the consistency you want (but leave it a little grainy).
• Mix mustard powder and seeds with water in a glass bowl and cover with a cloth. Let sit on a countertop for 24 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Stir flour into mustard base. Add vinegar and maple syrup and stir well. If you want a smoother texture, blend with an immersion blender.
• Store at room temperature, tightly covered, stirring every day until it tastes the way you want it to. (I left mine out on the counter for about four days.).
• Refrigerate. It keeps in the refrigerator for up to six months.