Simple Bavarian Mustard Food

SIMPLE BAVARIAN MUSTARD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all ingredients.
• Cover and let stand for 30 minutes for flavors to blend.
• Note: Mustard may be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
• Note you may add sauerkraut to any sandwich you are putting this on so if you are making hotdogs for the 4th you can turn them into 'kraut dogs. One of my favorite lunches when I am in a hurry btw
• servings based on a tbsp per sandwich.

SWEET BAVARIAN MUSTARD

Steps:

• Combine the vinegar, water, onion, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon stick, allspice, cloves, and turmeric in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Allow the liquid to boil rapidly to reduce the volume by half, about 10 minutes.
• Put the yellow and brown mustard seeds in a medium heat-proof bowl. Strain the hot vinegar mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into the bowl of mustard seeds. Use a heat-proof silicone spatula to press the onions into the strainer to extract all of the liquid. Push the mustard seeds down to completely submerge them in the liquid, cover, and refrigerate for 24 hours.
• Transfer the seeds and liquid to a food processor and process until it forms a smooth paste. Put the mustard in an airtight container and refrigerate for at least a 3 days, and preferably 1 week, before serving to allow its pungency to mellow. After about 2 weeks, the mustard is at its prime. It will keep, refrigerated, for several months. If the mustard becomes too thick as it matures, thin it out by adding a splash of vinegar or water.

OKTOBERFEST BRATS WITH MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• For sauce, mix first five ingredients. Cut each bratwurst into thirds; thread onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers., Grill brats, covered, over medium heat until golden brown and heated through, 7-10 minutes, turning occasionally. Serve with sauerkraut and sauce.

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.

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.

BAVARIAN SMOKIES WITH MUSTARD BUTTER

Steps:

• BBQ should be medium high heat.
• Make shallow slash cuts on the smokies about 3 each side.
• wrap a slice of bacon around each smokie.
• (like a barber pole) secure with toothpicks.
• Grill turning frequently about 20 minutes or until they are golden and the bacon is crisp.
• Meanwhile toast the inside of your buns.
• Spread the buns with "Mustard butter" (Recipe #29632).
• Tuck in a smokie add tomato, onion, mushrooms and any other garnish you want.

SPICY BAVARIAN BEER MUSTARD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine beer and mustard seeds. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Place seed mixture in a blender. Cover and process until chopped and slightly grainy., Transfer to a Dutch oven. Add the ground mustard, brown sugar, vinegars, salt, allspice and cloves. Bring just to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla., Ladle hot liquid into 7 hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.