Best Mustard Ever

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2007

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Pretzel Logic

Rated: 3 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (16)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(16)

Cook Time:
1 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
about 1 1/4 cups

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 1 hr 0 min
Cook: 1 min
Total:: 1 hr 16 min

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Ingredients

1/4 cup dry mustard powder
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup sweet pickle juice
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup mustard seed

Directions

In a small, microwave-proof bowl whisk together the dry mustard, brown sugar, salt, turmeric, paprika and garlic powder. In a separate container, combine the pickle juice, water and cider vinegar and have standing by. Place the mustard seed into a spice grinder and grind for a minimum of 1 minute, stopping to pulse occasionally. Once ground, immediately add the mustard to the bowl with the dry ingredients and add the liquid mixture. Whisk to combine. Place the bowl into the microwave and heat on high for 1 minute. Remove from the microwave and puree with a stick blender for 1 minute. Pour into a glass jar or container and allow to cool uncovered. Once cool, cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

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recipe Best Mustard Ever
Jacki Morgantown, WV 08-27-2009
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Made in a Vitamix Awesome!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this recipe in my vitamix with the exception of the sweet pickle juice (I dont like them) instead I used 1 1/2 tsp of... white sugar and I used brown mustard seeds. Turned on the machine variable 1, turned speed quickley to 10 and flipped on high until thickened about 1-2 min. It was AWESOME! Mustard is sometimes hard to find that is not thickened with flour. My daughter is a celiac which made me search for this recipe, plus the fact that I love Alton, any way, worked out perfect and now my daughter can have mustard whenever she wants. Read more
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ryan Madison, WI 06-25-2009
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Very good
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Excellent flavor that goes well with pretzels and sandwiches. Although I will warn you that I had to reduce it down almost... twice as much as what the directions call for to get the consistency of store bought mustard. On the upside, if you don't get the consistency you like right off the bat, you can put it in a saucepan over medium heat for another 10 - 15 minutes and then back in the bottle. Give it another night in the fridge and you'll be happy the next day.Read more
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PHYLLIS McALESTER, OK 02-12-2009
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SORRY
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I SPENT $14 ON BUYING THE INGREDIENTS FROM A SPICE COMPANY. LIKE MY UNCLE TEASED ME -- i COULD HAVE BOUGHT A CAR LOAD OF... MUSTARD FROM THE STORE ALREADY MADE. THIS TASTED TO MY HUSBAND LIKE HORSERADISH. IT IS WAY TOO THIN, HOT, AND VERY BITTER. I AM GOING TO TRY ADDING ANOTHER 2 TSP. OF BROWN SUGAR, COOKING IT IN THE MICROWAVE ANOTHER MINUTES, AND BLENDING IT SOME MORE. MAYBE I CAN SALVAGE IT SOMEHOW.Read more
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Sandra Lake City, MI 02-02-2009
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Good Stuff, Alton
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this mustard on a whim, because I enjoy his show, and like to learn how to make new things. It is delicious! I had... to substitute for the sweet pickle juice, the only sweet type pickes I had is relish. So I put 1/4 c sweet pickle relish juice, (all I could get out of the jar) and 1/4 sweet pickle relish. I let it cook in the microwave for a minute before adding the vinegar, hoping for an extra kick. (which I got) It is a hit with my famly. Thanks Alton, you are my hero in the kitchen.Read more
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Wes San Diego, CA 01-25-2009
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Excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I read the reviews before I made this recipe. I reduced the liquid by 2 Tablespoons and once the mustard had cooled in the... fridge I had to thin it out a bit. I tried altering the time until you add the acid to get the mustard to be hot, but I had no sucess at getting it to be hot. This is an exceptional tasting yellow mustard! I'm not sure if it's the best ever, but it damn good. I would say it's the best yellow mustard I've had.Read more
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RUSS Royal Oak, MI 12-01-2008
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Needs to Thicken
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I thought it was a little runny. But if you keep the stick blender in it for a god minute to two minutes, it thickens up.... Also will thicken up iun the fridge... Anybody have some advice on a substitute for the pickle juice? I don't really like pickles, and while that is not a problem with this recipe, it DOES force me to buy pickels that I will not eat... I was thinking of trying Altons pickle brine and just not actually pickleing anything in it...Read more