Tarragon mustard

1 recipe

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupBlack mustard seeds
¼cupYellow mustard seeds
¼cupDry mustard powder
¾cupCold water
¼cupDry white wine
¼cupWhite wine vinegar
1teaspoonDried tarragon
teaspoonGround allspice

Directions

Mix mustard seeds, powdered mustard, and water in the upper pan of a noncorrodible double boiler. Let stand at least three hours.

In another noncorrodible saucepan, mix the wine, vinegar, tarragon, and allspice and bring to a boil. Strain the liquid into the mustard mixture and blend well.

In the lower pan of the double boiler, heat water to boiling, then reduce heat to a simmer. Place the upper pan, containing the mustard mixture, on top. Cook, stirring, until the mustard is as thick as you like. It will thicken a bit more as it cools. Cover and refrigerate.

* Source: The Herb Companion - August/September 1993 * Typed for you by Karen Mintzias