Sweet german mustard

1 -1/2 cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupMustard seeds, whole
½cup;Water, hot tap
¼cup;Water, cold tap
2tablespoonsSugar, dark brown
2smallsGarlic clove; peeled & halved
2pinchesCloves; ground
5tablespoonsDry mustard
1cupCider vinegar
2slicesOnion, slice
teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonCinnamon, ground
¼teaspoonAllspice, ground
¼teaspoonTarragon, dried; crumbled
3tablespoonsCorn syrup, light
¼teaspoonDill seeds
-- Better than Store-Bought
by Schneider and Colchie

Directions

Soak together the mustard seeds, dry mustard, hot water, & ½ cup of the vinegar for at least 3 hours. Combine in a saucepan the rest of the vinegar, cold water, onion, brown sugar, salt, garlic, cinnamon, allspice, dill seeds, tarragon & cloves. Bring to a boil, boil for one minute & cover. Let stand one hour.

Scrape soaked mustard mixture into a blender. Strain into it the spice infusion, pressing solids into a strainer to extract all flavor.

Process the mustard (covered) till like a coarse puree with a definite graininess. Pour mixture into the top of a double boiler set over simmering water & cook 10 minutes, stirring often till the mixture is noticeably thicker. Remove from heat, add the Karo and pour into a storage jar. Let it cool uncovered, then cap and store.

Can be refrigerated or not. Makes about 1-½ cups.