Sherris Jalapeno Mustard Food

SPICY JALAPENO MUSTARD

Steps:

• 1. Halve jalapenos lengthwise; reserve and remove seeds. Finely chop peppers to yield 4 cups.
• 2. combine jalapenos, vinegar, water and salt in a large saucepan. Simmer over medium heat about 8 minutes. Add 1-3 tablespoons of the reserved seed to the jalapeno mixture, according to taste.
• 3. Combine sugar, flour, turmeric, and dry mustard in a medium bowl and mix well. Stir in yellow mustard.
• 4. Add the mustard mixture to the jalapeno mixture and mix well. Simmer about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
• 5. Spoon into 10 hot, sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace. Seal with two piece lids. Process in hot water bath for 10-15 minutes.
• 6. Set jars in a draft-free place and allow to set for 24 hours. Jars or mustard will last 1 year if unopened.

SHERRI'S JALAPENO MUSTARD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, stirring well.
• Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before using to allow flavors to develop.

SHERRI'S JALAPENO MUSTARD - FROM SCRATCH

Steps:

• Toast the coriander seeds in dry skillet or place seeds in flat dish and microwave on high for around 4 to 5 minutes.
• Crush the coriander and mustard seeds in a blender or a mortar.
• Mix the powdered mustard into water and blend w/ coriander and mustard seeds. Let this mixture stand for minimum 3 hours.
• Mix remaining ingredients and pulverize the mixture in a blender until the mixture becomes smooth.
• Stir this smooth puree into the mustard.
• Bring this mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer 5 minutes or until as thick as you like, stirring occasionally. The mustard will thicken slightly on cooling.
• Cover and refrigerate.

HOT PEPPER MUSTARD

Steps:

• Wash peppers and place in blender with vinegar.
• Blend until peppers are ground fine.
• In a saucepan, combine pepper/vinegar combination with salt and water.
• Cook until peppers are tender.
• Strain through cheesecloth and return liquid to large boiler.
• In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, turmeric, dry mustard and mustard.
• Stir well, making a paste.
• Add to boiler and cook over low heat until everything is blended well.
• Slowly bring up to a boil, stirring constantly.
• It will stick if it is not stirred constantly.
• It will thicken as soon as it gets to a boil.
• Turn off and dip into prepared jars.
• Be sure to wipe rim of jars completely clean with warm towel and place preheated lids on jars and tighten rings.
• I use the inversion method of sealing the lids which is to turn upside down for 5 minutes.
• Many think this is unsafe, so there is no harm in processing in a water bath for 5 to 10 minutes if it will make you feel a little more comfortable.
• Turn upright after 5 minutes and allow to cool completely before moving.

SUE'S PORK CHOPS WITH HONEY JALAPENO MUSTARD

Steps:

• Heat grill on medium heat.
• In small bowl, combine mustard, honey, garlic and chili; mix well. If desired, sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Brush half of mustard mixture over both sides of pork chops.
• When ready to grill, place pork chops on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4-6" from medium coals. Cook 10-14 minutes, or until pork is no longer pink in center, turning once.
• Meanwhile, place remaining mustard mixture on small microwave-safe dish. Microwave on HIGH for 30-60 seconds, or until mixture comes to a boil.
• Serve with pork chops.
• NOTE:
• To broil, place food on broiler pan and broil 4-6" from heat using times provided above as guide.

SPICY JALAPENO MUSTARD RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• 1.Cut the jalapenos lengthwise into halves. Remove and reserve seeds. Chop jalapenos finely to yield about 4 cups. 2.Combine jalapenos, vinegar, water and salt in a large saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until jalapenos are tender, about 8 minutes. 3.Add the reserved jalapeno seeds to the jalapeno mixture according to taste, using 1 tablespoon for mild flavor, 2 for medium and 3 or more for hot. 4.Combine sugar, flour, turmeric and dry mustard in a medium bowl and mix well. Stir in yellow mustard. 5.Add the mustard mixture to the jalapeno mixture and mix well. Simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 5 minutes. 6.Spoon into 10 hot sterilized 1/2-pint jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Seal with 2-piece lids. Process in hot water bath for 5 minutes. Makes 10 (1/2-pint) jars.