How to Make Chef John's Dijon Mustard - A Step-by-Step Guide

Dijon mustard is a classic condiment that adds a punchy, tangy flavor to a variety of dishes. It's a versatile ingredient that can be used in salad dressings, marinades, sandwiches, and as a dipping sauce. Making your own Dijon mustard at home allows you to control the quality of the ingredients and tailor the flavor to your own preferences. Chef John's recipe for Dijon mustard is simple, flavorful, and allows you to customize the level of spiciness to your liking.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups white wine
  • 1 cup water, or more as needed
  • ⅔ cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup whole yellow mustard seeds
  • ¼ cup dry mustard
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 1-pint canning jars with lids and rings

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 days
  • Total Time: 8 days 45 mins
  • Servings: 64
  • Yield: 4 pints

  • Combine white wine, water, vinegar, onion, and garlic in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, and simmer until flavors combine, about 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature and pour through a strainer into a large bowl; reserve liquid and discard onion and garlic.
  • Stir mustard seeds, dry mustard, garlic powder, and salt into strained liquid; cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature until mixture thickens, 24 to 48 hours.
  • Purée mustard mixture to desired consistency using a stick blender. Transfer mustard mixture to a saucepan and add enough water to reach a smooth consistency. Bring mustard to a simmer, reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring constantly, until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
  • Pack mustard into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with the lids and screw on the rings.
  • Refrigerate mustard until flavors blend, at least 1 week.
  • Nutrition

    23 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 37mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 30mg