Dijon mustard is a perfect topping for sandwiches, and especially for hot dogs. Although it is possible to buy it ready-made, commercially available mustard is not a substitute for that prepared at home. The recipes contained in the article provide for a simple execution and a truly excellent result.
Ingrediants
Classic Recipe
- 85 g of chopped onion
- 2 finely chopped garlic cloves
- 30 g of Honey
- 120 g of Mustard Powder
- 1 tablespoon of Seed Oil
- 2 teaspoons (10 g) of salt
- 4 drops of Tabasco Sauce
- 480 ml of Dry White Wine
Wholemeal recipe
- 45 g of Brown Mustard Seeds
- 45 g of Yellow Mustard Seeds
- 120 ml of Dry White Wine
- 120 ml of White Wine Vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon of Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) of brown sugar (optional)
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Classic Recipe
Step 1. In a small saucepan, heat the garlic, wine and onion and bring the liquid to a boil
The onion must be chopped while the garlic finely chopped.
Step 2. Set the heat to low
Cook the mixture uncovered and over low heat for 5 minutes.
Step 3. Remove the pot from the heat and pour the mixture into a bowl
Set it aside and let it cool.
Step 4. Pour the mustard powder into a second pot
Filter the wine mixture, to hold the garlic and onion, and transfer it to the pot. Blend carefully to obtain a smooth and homogeneous mixture. Incorporate the Tabasco sauce, salt, oil and honey. Mix it carefully.
Step 5. Put the pot on the stove and heat the mixture, stirring constantly until thick
Do not lose sight of the mixture during this step, as soon as it begins to thicken in fact, it will be essential to mix it constantly to make it reach the correct consistency.
Step 6. Remove the mustard from the heat
When it has reached the right density, remove the mustard from the heat and transfer it to a non-metallic container. You can keep it for up to 8 weeks.
Before consuming it, it is advisable to keep the mustard in the refrigerator for a couple of days. During this time the flavors will blend and merge with each other
Method 2 of 2: Wholemeal Recipe
Step 1. Get a small bowl
Pour all the ingredients into the bowl and mix carefully. Seal the bowl with cling film (or a lid) and store it in a quiet place at room temperature to 2 days. Consider making this recipe on the weekend.
This step is mandatory and mandatory. The ingredients will have to interact with each other to create the unique and typical flavor of Dijon mustard
Step 2. Remove the cling film
Smell the mixture. Does it smell correct? Transfer the mustard from the bowl to a blender. Blend until the desired consistency is obtained, for a coarse consistency it should take about 30 seconds.
Keep in mind that this mustard will not be able to achieve a perfectly smooth consistency, so don't waste time trying to blend it for hours
Step 3. Transfer the mustard to a small airtight container
Close it with the lid and place it in the refrigerator where you can keep the mustard for up to 3 months. The passing of days (but not too many) will allow the flavors to mature and blend further.
