House Dijon Mustard Food

DELICIOUS HOMEMADE DIJON MUSTARD

Steps:

• In a non-stick saucepan combine the wine, onion and garlic; heat to boiling, simmer 5 minutes.
• Cool, and discard solids.
• Add the dry mustard to the cooked liquid, stirring constantly until smooth.
• Blend in honey, oil and salt; heat slowly until thickened (keep nose away; fumes are strong!), stirring constantly.
• Pour into a glass jar; cool, let sit on counter at room temperature overnight.
• Refrigerate for 2-8 weeks to age flavor before using.

CHEF JOHN'S DIJON MUSTARD

Steps:

• Combine white wine, water, vinegar, onion, and garlic in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, and simmer until flavors combine, about 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature and pour through a strainer into a large bowl; reserve liquid and discard onions and garlic.
• Stir mustard seeds, dry mustard, garlic powder, and salt into strained liquid; cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and let sit at room temperature until mixture thickens, 24 to 48 hours.
• Puree mustard mixture to desired consistency using a stick blender. Transfer mustard mixture to a saucepan and add water as necessary to reach a smooth consistency. Bring mustard to a simmer, reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring constantly, until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
• Pack mustard into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Refrigerate mustard until flavors blend, at least 1 week.

DIJON MUSTARD (FROM SARA MOULTON)

Steps:

• In a bowl stir together mustard flour and water to make a paste.
• In a saucepan combine vinegar, wine, onion, shallots, garlic, bay leaf, peppercorns, and juniper berries and bring mixture to a simmer over moderate heat. Simmer mixture until reduced by two thirds.
• Strain mixture, cover and chill. Stir the chilled vinegar reduction into the mustard paste. Add the lemon juice, salt and sugar and stir to combine. Let mixture stand for at least 20 minutes.
• Transfer the mustard mixture to a saucepan, bring to a simmer over low heat and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Transfer to a steril jar and seal tightly, and store on a dark cool shelf for at least 6 weeks before using (although it will keep unopened for years). Mustard should be refrigerated once open and will keep for 6 months.