Recipe: Sweet and Spicy German-Style Mustard

Sweet and Spicy German-Style Mustard
Many different flavors of mustard can be made by modifying this basic recipe. Substitute wine for the cold water, etc. Many other spices may be added also.

2/3 cup mustard seed
1/2 cup mustard, dry
1 cup cold water

2 cups cider vinegar
1 onion, finely chopped
4 garlic, cloves, minced
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp tarragon
1/4 tsp turmeric

3 tsp honey

Combine seeds and mustard with COLD water. Allow to sit overnight in the refrigerator.

Combine all remaining ingredients except honey. Simmer uncovered 10-15 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. For a hotter mustard, reduce liquid by more than half.

Pour this mixture through a strainer, into the mustard and seed mixture. Blenderize thoroughly.

Cook in a double boiler until the consistency of gravy. Add the honey.

Store in refrigerator. Source: unknown