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About This Recipe

Yield: makes about 1 1/2 cups
Active time: 5 minutes
Total time: 1 day 8 hours
Special equipment: Blender

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup yellow mustard seeds
  • 1/4 cup brown mustard seeds
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup rye whiskey
  • 1/3 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt

Procedures

  1. Place mustard seeds, water, vinegar, and rye whiskey in a small bowl. Cover and let soak at room temperature overnight.

  2. Transfer mustard seed mixture to jar of blender. Add in sugar, turmeric, and salt. Process until smooth. Transfer to an airtight container and let rest in refrigerator for 1 to 2 days before use.