
A dash of Traditional Dijon Mustard adds some zing into your dishes. Be it in a dip, appetizer, side dish or main course this condiment will surely bring an extra zip into your recipes.
Well, homemade traditional dijon mustard is anyway better than the store-bought jars. Due to the added preservatives it lacks the freshness of homemade sauce. Balanced and easy-to-make coarse-ground Dijon mustard can be used in your sandwich, burger, hot dog and salads.
Bring Life to Your Meals with Dijon Mustard
If you think of French mustard, it is like a condiment that brings intense warmth to your tongue and opens the airways. Dijon mustards are unapologetically pungent and balanced. In fact, there is also a momentary bitterness from the seeds and the background sweetness from the sugar and wine creates a perfect balanced. Finally, the delicate acidity of the vinegar brings together everything for the sensuous taste!
The perfect set of flavors present in the sauce gives versatility – whether it’s a grilled hamburger or potato salad – it goes perfect. In fact, you can smear the sauce on a turkey sandwich and this homemade Dijon mustard is the one you are going to try over and over again.
What is Dijon Mustard?
Dijon Mustard is originated in Dijon area of Northeast France. A highly acidic juice named Verjus made from unfermented grapes and replaced vinegar is mixed with the seeds of the Dijon. Both white wine and vinegar is used in the recipe. Black and brown mustard seeds are pungent and bittern than yellow mustard seeds. Typically, the seeds are smooth or coarsely ground to add a crunch to the dish.
Few Tips to Make the Best Dijon Mustard from Scratch
• You should use white wine – preferably something with a bit more Chardonnay. In fact, Chablis would also produce Excellent Mustard Sauce.
• You should use plastic or glass bowl instead of metal while mixing the sauce. Also, soak the mustard seeds in vinegar in a metal container. The acid and metal can react to produce an off-putting flavor.
• It is ideal to use a blender instead of a food processor to break down the seeds properly.
• Make sure to mix the mustard 60 second at a time so that you don’t overwork the motor.
How to Store Home Dijon Mustard Sauce?
For stronger flavors you should let the Dijon mustard sit at the room temperature for at least two hours before use. When the sauce is completely ready make sure to store it in a glass or plastic container. You can use it for six months.
Use it as your favorite salad dressing or spread it on the buns and enjoy the delicacy of homemade traditional Dijon mustard sauce.