Yes, You Can Totally Make Your Own Mustard

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France went into a bit of a meltdown earlier this year due to a shortage of Dijon mustard. Sacré bleu! The condiment is a staple at many a dinner table as it pairs well with all proteins and forms the base of several sauces and vinaigrettes. The good news is that it’s rather simple to make your own.

Ingredients:

  • 4 tablespoons black mustard seeds
  • 4 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • ½ cup white wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup water, as needed

Instructions:

  1. Add the mustard seeds, white wine, and vinegar into a container and stir. Cover with clingfilm and allow to sit for 24 hours. This will make a fairly spicy mustard—if you want it milder, swap out some of the black seeds for yellow. 
  2. The next day, add the mixture to a food processor and blend. Add water as you go, depending on how thick you want the mustard to be. 
  3. Once thick, transfer the mustard to a jar and add salt to taste. 
  4. Allow the mustard to sit in the fridge for 1-2 days to allow the flavors to develop. 
  5. If the mustard begins to separate, give it a good stir. Consume within 4 weeks.