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    Recipes » Seasonings + Sauces » Easy Homemade Yellow Mustard

    Easy Homemade Yellow Mustard

    May 22, 2022 · Last updated: Jun 3, 2022 by Gina Dickson · This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy.

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    This homemade mustard recipe is surprisingly easy to make with a few simple pantry ingredients! Making prepared yellow mustard is much more flavorful than the squeeze bottle storebought variety. It's guaranteed, that your friends and family will love its flavor and be asking, "Where did you get this great-tasting mustard sauce?"

    homemade yellow mustard in a bowl with mustard seeds around it.

    If you have never made homemade mustard now is the time to try.  Making gourmet mustard at home is much easier than it sounds and it will keep up to a year in your refrigerator.

    It only takes one pan and a few simple ingredients. Basically, you blend dry ground mustard powder, vinegar, cumin, garlic powder, and paprika for American-style prepared yellow mustard in a saucepan. Bring to a boil for a few minutes and then allow to cool. It's that simple.

    It makes a great zesty addition to an egg salad sandwich or your favorite chicken salad recipe. For a less spicy flavor, swap it out for dijon when making a vegan fish sandwich or corn salad. Use it to make a batch of these yummy Gardetto copycat mustard pretzels.

    😋 Why Make This Recipe

    • More flavorful than your typical squeeze bottle brand.
    • Easy to customize the flavor by changing the spiciness or adding other ingredients.
    • Greater control over the consistency so it can be as thick or thin as you prefer.
    • Costs less to make at home than to buy at the store.

    🥘 Ingredients

    The ingredients for homemade mustard are super simple and you may already have them on hand.

    Ingredients to make homemade yellow mustard.
    • Dry ground yellow mustard powder: The backbone of this homemade sauce. Choosing high-quality mustard will improve the final flavor.
    • Water: Provides the liquid for the sauce but you could also substitute beer to make beer mustard. 
    • Apple cider vinegar: Brings the perfect mild tangy flavor to the sauce.
    • Turmeric: This yellow spice is what gives it the traditional vibrant yellow color.
    • Garlic powder and sweet paprika: Other spices that add flavor to the sauce.

    Where to Get Good Mustard Powder

    Colman's Mustard gives your everyday recipes a spicy kick. This gourmet hot mustard powder is made using time-honored traditions and the highest quality ingredients since 1814!

    How to Use Dry Mustard in Cooking

    Here are some other ways to use up the jar of this spice in recipes.

    • Dry rub: It adds a touch of heat without the long burn like chili peppers tend to do so swap it out for chili peppers or chili powders in dry rubs.
    • Salad dressing: Adds flavor while acting as an emulsifier to aid the blending of oil and vinegar.
    • Ham glaze: Adds a great acidic flavor to a glaze for ham when combined with honey.
    • Meatloaf: Great accent to other seasonings when making your favorite meatloaf recipe.
    • Mac and cheese: Add to the cheese sauce for an extra flavor profile.

    How to Make Prepared Yellow Mustard

    1. Add everything to a small saucepan and whisk until smooth
    2. Bring to a slow boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 8 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, so it does not stick to the pan.
    3. Remove the pot from heat and allow it to cool to room temperature. Then cover with a lid and allow to cure for 8 to 10 hours on the counter before refrigerating or canning.
    Pan of mustard and a whisk on the table.

    Refrigerator Method

    It can also be cured in the refrigerator but takes more time. After cooking and cooling, follow these instructions to store.

    1. Transfer the sauce to sterilized glass jars. Secure lid on jar.
    2. Place jars in the refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours before using
    3. Homemade mustard will keep up to a year in the refrigerator.

    How to Make Spicy Mustard

    Here is a fun fact about mustard, heating up the mixture produces a mellower taste while maintaining the mixture cool will make for a harsher, more spicy flavor.

    You can also use brown or black mustard seeds to make the sauce spicier.

    Brown Mustard Seeds: Hotter than yellow seeds with a bitter flavor.

    Black Mustard Seeds: Hotter than yellow seeds with a bitter sharp spicy flavor.

    In this recipe, I was going for mild flavor that everyone would enjoy so I mixed all my ingredients together in a pan, then cooked the sauce over medium-high heat for about 8 minutes.

    📖 Variations and Substitutions

    • Spicy Beer Mustard: Use cold beer instead of water and add a tablespoon of honey.
    • White Wine and Tarragon Mustard: Use white wine instead of water and swap out the apple cider vinegar with tarragon vinegar.
    • Honey Mustard: Add three tablespoons of honey to the basic recipe.
    • Beer Mustard: Swap out the water in the recipe for beer.
    • Champagne Mustard: Use champagne vinegar instead of apple cider vinegar.
    • Apple Cider Vinegar: I prefer the acidic tang of apple cider vinegar but you can also use white vinegar or use tarragon vinegar, white wine vinegar, or any other herb-flavored to add a unique flavor to your batch.

    How to Use Homemade Mustard in Recipes

    Mustard is a versatile condiment that can add great flavor to a variety of foods.

    • Dip for soft pretzels
    • Condiment on hamburgers and hotdogs
    • Honey mustard is a great dip for fried chicken
    • Add brown sugar for a glaze sauce on your holiday ham
    • Mustard vinaigrette
    • Deviled eggs or egg salad
    • Make a mustard crust for fish
    • Stews
    • Mac and cheese sauce
    • Potato salad
    Hot dog topped with a drizzle of homemade yellow mustard.

    How to Can Mustard

    If you are new to canning but have always wanted to learn then visit my Canning 101 For Beginners, Learn Canning Terms, and A Beginners Guide To Canning Supplies. You will find all you need to get started canning.

    When canning prepared yellow mustard you will use a water bath canner. To learn more about using a canner visit Water Bath Canning For Beginners.

    After you make your homemade mustard recipe follow these steps to safely seal your jars.

    1. Immediately spoon the homemade mustard into the hot jars, filling 1/4 inch from the rim of each jar. 
    2. Using a non-metal utensil, remove any bubbles and add extra prepared yellow mustard if required.
    3. Wipe rims with a damp cloth to remove any food residue.
    4. Add rubber seals that have been sitting in warm water for 10 minutes to the top of the jar. Clamp to secure.
    5. Place sealed jars into a water bath canner of boiling water. Boil for the processing time stated below for your altitude. *Start your timer once the water comes to a full boil.
    6.  Turn off the heat source once the time is up. Remove jars from hot water after 5 more minutes. Cool jars overnight on a towel. Do not adjust lids during this time.
    7. The next day, check jars have sealed before labeling and dating.

    Altitude ≤ 1,000 Feet

    10 minutes

    Altitude 1,001-3,000 feet

    15 minutes

    Altitude 3,001-6,00 feet

    20 minutes

    Altitude ≥ 6,000 feet

    25 minutes

    Giving Jars as a Gift

    Canning prepared yellow mustard is easy and makes a unique gift for all your foodie friends. You can make your homemade mustard look great with one of these jars. They are just the right size for gift giving.

    This homemade mustard would make a great hostess gift or fun birthday present. Just prepare the mustard then place it in a sterilized jar, wrap some twine around the jar tops and tie a label on them.

    Be sure and tell whoever you give it to that it should be kept refrigerated.

    💭 Top Tips

    • Cure the Mustard: Homemade mustard needs time to develop its flavor. You can do this at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
    • For spicier mustard, simply mix the ingredients together without cooking.

    FAQ

    Is yellow mustard the same as prepared mustard?

    Yes, they are the same. Yellow mustard is the classic American squeeze bottle mustard you get in the grocery next to the ketchup. It's also called prepared mustard because there is a process of grinding mustard seeds and mixing them with other ingredients to make the sauce. Yellow mustard seeds are the mildest of all mustard seeds which makes this variety of mustard the mildest of prepared mustards. If mustard is prepared with brown or black mustard seeds the product will be spicier with more heat.

    How long should mustard sit before eating?

    Here is a warning! Don't taste your homemade mustard after cooking. Freshly made mustard is bitter; it needs to sit and mellow for at least 24 to 48 hours.  Patience is a virtue here, so place it in a jar, screw on a lid and let it spend some time mellowing before tasting.

    How long does homemade mustard last?

    After canning your own mustard store jars in a cool, dark, and dry place for up to 12 months. Refrigerate jars upon opening and consume mustard within 1 month.

    If you skip canning the mustard, store it in a jar with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to one year.

    What is powdered mustard?

    Powdered mustard is the same as ground mustard. The powder is made by grinding mustard seeds and then sifting the seed coat out to leave a fine powder behind. 

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    homemade yellow mustard in a bowl with mustard seeds around it.

    Easy Homemade Yellow Mustard

    Gina Dickson
    Homemade mustard is surprisingly easy to make with a few simple pantry ingredients and it's more flavorful than the squeeze bottle store mustard. Your friends and family will be asking, "Where did you get this great-tasting mustard sauce?"

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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Total Time 13 mins
    Course Seasoning and Sauces
    Cuisine American
    Servings 9 ounces
    Calories 38 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1/2 cup yellow mustard seed powder dry ground
    • 1/2 cup water could substitute beer instead
    • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
    • 3/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
    • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/8 teaspoon sweet paprika ground

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    Instructions
     

    • Whisk all ingredients in a small saucepan until smooth
    • Bring to a slow boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 8 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, so it does not stick to the pan.
    • Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Then cover with a lid and allow to cure for 8 to 10 hours on the counter before refrigerating or canning.

    Refrigerator Instructions

    • Transfer mustard to sterilized glass jars. Secure lid on jar.
    • Place jars in refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours before using
    • Mustard will keep up to a year in the refrigerator.

    Canning Instructions

    • Spoon the mustard into jars that have been heated in boiling water, filling 1/4 inch from the rim of each jar. 
    • Using a non-metal utensil, remove any bubbles and add extra mustard if required.
    • Wipe rims with a damp cloth to remove any food residue.
    • Put on new clean rubber seals to the top of the jar. Clamp to secure. Or screw on rings if you are using that type of seal.
    • Place sealed jars into a water bath canner that is at 140 degrees. When boil returns, set timmer for 10 minutes and boil.
    • Turn off the heat source once the time is up. Remove jars from hot water after 5 more minutes. Cool jars overnight on a towel. Do not adjust lids during this time.
    • The next day, check jars have sealed before labelling and dating.
    • Allow to cure in the jars for a week before using.

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    Notes

    • Cure the Mustard: Homemade mustard needs time to develop its flavor. You can do this at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
    • For spicier homemade mustard, simply mix the ingredients together without cooking.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.25ozCalories: 38kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 196mgPotassium: 58mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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    Update Notes: This post was originally published in 2020, but was republished with new photos, step-by-step instructions and tips, and a video in May of 2022.

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    1. Sage

      March 28, 2016 at 8:36 am

      Thank you for this recipe! I'm an American expat living in Denmark and it's nearly impossible to find plain yellow mustard over here. It's a key ingredient in my potato salad, so I'm forever lugging it back with me from my travels. Now I won't have to :)

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      • Gina Marie

        March 28, 2016 at 12:43 pm

        Wow, I never thought about not beeing able to get plain mustard there. So glad this recipe sends a little "home" to you over there. :)

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    2. Sarah

      December 10, 2021 at 6:19 pm

      I’m excited to try this recipe! About how much does this recipe yield? Just wondering for how many jars I should heat up.

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      • Gina

        December 10, 2021 at 9:08 pm

        It makes about 9 ounces so use two 4 oz jelly jars or a pint jar. The 4-ounce jars would make fun Christmas presents. I was amazed at how easy it was to make mustard.

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