Homemade Whole Grain Dijon Mustard
Homemade Whole Grain Dijon Mustard
Homemade Whole Grain Dijon Mustard is made from any number of species of plants grown for its acrid seeds and leaves, which are called Mustard Greens. The mustard plant belongs to the same family as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, collards, kale and kohlrabi. Down through the centuries it has been for culinary as well as medicinal purposes. There are major types of mustard seed, white (or yellow) and brown (or Asian).
White Mustard Seeds
White mustard seeds are much larger than the brown variety but a lot less pungent. They’re the main ingredient in American-style mustards. White and brown seeds are blended to make English mustard. Brown mustard seeds are used for pickling and as a seasoning, and are the main ingredient in European and Chinese mustards.
Whole or Ground
Mustard seeds are sold whole, ground into powder or processed further into prepared mustard. Powered mustard is simply finely ground mustard seed. Mustard seeds can be stored for up to a year in a dry, dark place and powdered mustard for about six months. Whole seeds are used for pickling, flavoring cooked meats and vegetables. Powdered mustard is simply finely ground mustard seed.
Prepared Mustard
Prepared mustard is generally made from powdered mustard combined with seasonings and a liquid such as water, vinegar, wine, beer or fruit juice. American-style prepared mustard is a mild mixture made from the less-pungent white seed flavored with sugar, vinegar and turmeric (which makes it yellow). European and Chinese prepared mustards are made from brown seeds and are zestier.
Dijon Mustard
The French are famous for their tangy Dijon mustard, made with brown or black seeds. The German prepared mustards can range from very hot to sweet and mild. Chinese mustards are usually the hottest and most pungent of the prepared mustards. A multitude of domestic and imported prepared mustards are readily available in supermarkets everywhere.




Homemade Whole Grain Dijon Mustard
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons brown mustard seeds
- 4 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
- 1/2 cup chardonnay wine
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Combine the mustard seeds, wine and vinegar in a glass measuring cup. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for two days. Transfer the contents to a blender along with the salt and honey. Blend until you achieve the desired consistency, anywhere from 30 to 60 seconds. Store in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid and refrigerate another 2 hours before serving. Makes about 1 cup.
- Mustard will keep in refrigerator for a couple of months as long as it's tightly covered.
Recipe Notes:
We like to dunk our favorite pumpernickel pretzels into homemade whole grain Dijon mustard. You can buy pumpernickel pretzels at Trader Joe’s.
Here is another recipe using Keen’s Mustard that I purchased while visiting a friend in Canada. Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce and Blueberry Lime Jam
17 Comments on “Homemade Whole Grain Dijon Mustard”
I’d love to make my own Dijon at home! This looks delicious. I’ve always just bought mine from the store. Thanks so much for this recipe!
Hi Billy,
I usually buy my mustard also with all of the fantastic kinds out in the store but I had to give it a go:)
It’s easier than I thought too.
I always stock up when I go to the National Mustard Museum, that’s located in Middleton WI. Check it out:
https://mustardmuseum.com
Lynn
Sounds like a handy recipe to have.
Lynn this home made mustard look awesome.I would love to try some day:)
Love this! I only buy whole grain mustard, there's just something about the texture I adore but I had never considered making it at home. Thank you for sharing, great pick!
Love a homemade condiment! Yours looks divine. Great SRC Pick!
Me too Lisa!! Have a great reveal day! Lynn
I've never made mustard. We are mustard fans around here, I"m quite sure that there are 4 different kinds of mustard in my frig right now! I'll have to make this, I'm sure everyone will love it!
Hi Debbi~ I have at least that many too:) Thanks for stopping and I'm glad you liked the Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup~ It's one of my favorites~ Lynn
Glad a mustard lover like yourself got this recipe, We love it here, too. In fact, we just had some whole grain mustard at a restaurant that had some horseradish in it as well. That's my next quest.
Hi Debra~ This recipe got me thinking….making different mustard will be a great way for me to pass the winters months ahead. I always like to try making different things, condiments usually, and mustard will be next! I love horseradish as well! Thanks again for a great recipe~ Lynn
This sound so good! I love a good whole grain mustard and usually add it to my cheese and crackers. I didn't know it was so easy to make.
Hi Veronica~ I didn't know mustard was so easy to make either until I tried this recipe:) Lynn
Whole Grain mustard is a staple in my kitchen. I have never made before – I do think y'all are onto something here…:) Great pick!
Thanks Chris~ You need to make yourself some:) Lynn
Mmm I love some good homemade mustard!
This recipe was great! Thanks for stopping~ Lynn