Sweet Bavarian Mustard Recipe

Name: Sweet Bavarian Mustard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups/480 ml apple cider vinegar; 1 cup/240 ml water; 1 onion, diced; 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp /75 g firmly packed dark brown sugar; 2 tsp fine sea salt, such as fleur de sel or sel gris; One 3-in/7.5-cm cinnamon stick; 6 whole allspice berries; 6 whole cloves; 2 tsp ground turmeric; 1/2 cup/100 g yellow mustard seeds; 1/4 cup/50 g brown mustard seeds

Servings: persons

2 cups/480 ml apple cider vinegar
1 cup/240 ml water
1 onion, diced
1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp /75 g firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 tsp fine sea salt, such as fleur de sel or sel gris
One 3-in/7.5-cm cinnamon stick
6 whole allspice berries
6 whole cloves
2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 cup/100 g yellow mustard seeds
1/4 cup/50 g brown mustard seeds

1
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.
2
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.
3
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.

145

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups/480 ml apple cider vinegar, 1 cup/240 ml water, 1 onion, diced, 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp /75 g firmly packed dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Sweet Bavarian Mustard falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sweet Bavarian Mustard

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