Monday, November 17, 2008

Please tell me that's mustard

I almost didn't post this recipe because the picture is so unappetizing, but in an effort to complete my trilogy of condiments (see recipe for ketchup, still have to do mayonnaise) I felt I must. This could definitely be made much more attractive by omitting the dill. The combo of dried green and yellow turns into an unsightly, unmentionable. Regardless, to a blind person this would go very well on a bratwurst. 

Dill and Apricot Mustard
Makes 1 1/2 cups
(adapted from the Herb Companion, September 2008)

2 tablespoons mustard powder
1/2 cup whole yellow mustard seed
1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup water
10 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped dill leaves

Mix together mustard powder, mustard seed, apricots, water and vinegar in a mixing bowl. Cover and let stand at least 2 hours or overnight.

Transfer mustard to the container of the Vita-Mix. Add salt and sill. Process until seeds begin to bread down and mustard becomes spreadable. (Some seeds will remain whole.) store in a tightly sealed jar in the refrigerator up to 1 month, or frozen for longer storage.


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