Homemade Salt Free English Style Mustard Food

HONEY MUSTARD (LOW OR NO SALT)

Steps:

• Combine the mustard seeds or dry mustard together. If you are using dry mustard be sure to whisk out any lumps. Cover the bowl with cling film and set aside for 3 hours or more (overnight) at room temperature. Blend using a hand held immersion blender or small food processor. While blending add the vinegar, egg yolk, honey and salt until the mixture forms a smooth paste. Transfer to a small saucepan or preferably a bain-marie (double-boiler). Heat gently, whisking constantly until thickened. Transfer the mustard to a sterilized glass jar, cover tightly and let cool for about one hour. Store in the refrigerator or up to one month.

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.

HOMEMADE MUSTARDS

Steps:

• In a nonreactive container, combine mustard seeds with alcohol (beer, wine, or sherry; according to recipe) 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 seeds become creamy, 4 to 6 minutes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 1 week before using to let the flavors develop. The mustard will keep for up to 1 month.

ENGLISH MUSTARD

Steps:

• Toast the mustard seeds in a small dry pan (I use a cast iron pan) over medium heat, shaking occasionally, until the seeds start to pop. Remove from heat and tip the seeds into a mortar and pestle and crush them a few times. (If you don't have a mortar and pestle, tip them into a bowl and use the back of a spoon to crush them).
• In a glass or pottery bowl, blend the crushed mustard seeds, mustard powder and water thoroughly and let stand for 20 minutes. (You can drink the remaining beer while you're waiting!).
• Add the cayenne pepper, tumeric powder and salt. Stir to combine, then add the honey, vinegar and beer.
• If the mixture seems too thin, add up to one more tablespoon of mustard powder to help thicken it.
• Pour mustard into a small jar, cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days before using to let the flavors combine.
• Enjoy!

ENGLISH MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Put the shallots, wine, bay leaf and sugar in a pan and set over a medium heat. Simmer until the wine has reduced by half and the shallots have softened. Stir in the 2 mustards and crème fraîche. Serve warm or cold.

HOMEMADE ENGLISH ALE MUSTARD WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Grind the mustard seeds to a smooth powder using either an electric spice grinder or a coffee grinder.
• Transfer the ground seeds to a bowl and add the flour, crushed garlic and salt.
• Gradually whisk in the ale until it takes on a smooth, creamy consistency.
• Spoon the mustard into sterilised jam jars and secure with well-fitting lids.
• Leave to mature for at least 2 weeks in a cool place before tasting.