How to Make Applejack Mustard
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Save your coffee grinder for coffee and buy a separate one for spices.Coffee grinder image by NBo from Fotolia.com
Pour your mustard seeds into a spice or coffee-bean grinder. Pulse it for several minutes until the seeds are ground into a fine powder, being careful not to breathe the mustard dust when you open the lid. - 2
Apples and mustard complement each other like yin and yang.apples image by Roman Sigaev from Fotolia.com
Heat equal parts of apple-cider vinegar and applejack liqueur in a saucepan and bring the mixture to a simmer. Spoon the ground mustard, honey and sea salt into a quart mason jar. Pour the hot liquid over the ingredients and stir briefly. Cover the mixture and cool it to room temperature. - 3
Garlic and ginger add depth to homemade mustards.garlic image by Marek Kosmal from Fotolia.com
Cure the mustard for at least a week at room temperature before refrigerating it. Stir the mixture every few days and add a little more applejack if necessary to moisten the seeds, since they will continue to absorb the moisture. - 4
Sea salt wakes up the mustard in your mouth.fleur de sel, white sea salt crystal, white background image by Oliver Mohr from Fotolia.com
Test the mustard after two weeks to see if the bitterness of the freshly ground mustard has dissipated. - 5
Use interesting jars to hold your homemade mustard.jar image by Robert Wr?3blewski from Fotolia.com
Pour the two-week-old mustard and any extra garlic or fresh ginger into the blender. Turn it on "High" and add more applejack if necessary until the mixture is creamy. - 6). Spoon the prepared applejack mustard into interesting containers and serve it as a spicy condiment for roasted meats or add applejack mustard to your favorite spreads.