But I Digest Podcast 042 – Mustard, TSA Candles and The Mustard Maker to the Pope

While Hans focuses on mustard curing snake bites and bubonic plague, Steve asks the question "What do you Poupon?" Recipes include Homemade Whole Grain Mustard and a tequila cocktail called "Celine Dijon"

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Celine Dijon

Ingredients

1.25 oz Reposado Tequila
.25 oz Sauvignon Blanc
1 oz Passionfruit Dijon Syrup
.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
Drops of Olive Oil, to garnish

Passionfruit Dijon Syrup

Combine 1 bag (13 ounces) frozen passionfruit purée, 2 1/2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup water, 1/3 cup white wine vinegar, and 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

Stir frequently to dissolve sugar. When it reaches a boil and sugar is dissolved, remove from heat. Allow to cool before using in cocktail.

Directions

Add Tequila, Wine, Dijon Syrup and Lime to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into chilled coupe glass. Garnish with drops of olive oil.

Recipe courtesy of Shaun Traxler of Vault Bar; as published in Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Homemade Whole Grain Mustard

A simple recipe for homemade whole grain beer mustard that’s delicious and easy to make. We love using this mustard to make dressings and as a spread for sandwiches or on a cheese plate.

Ingredients

⅓ cup yellow mustard seeds
¼ cup brown mustard seeds
½ cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup pale ale, Belgian style beer or water
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Pour both types of mustard seeds into a small mixing bowl and whisk together until well blended.
  2. Stir vinegar and beer (or water) into the mustard seeds until just combined.
  3. Cover the mixture and set in a cool, dry place for 12 hours or until all the liquid has been absorbed.
  4. Stir the remaining ingredients into the mustard seed mixture and pour into a food processor.
  5. Pulse mixture 5 to 6 times before running the motor for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  6. Pour mixture into a sterilized glass jar, seal and refrigerate. Allow mustard to sit for 1 to 2 days before trying it.
  • Makes 1 1/2 cups
  • Homemade mustard can be stored in an airtight jar or container, in the refrigerator for maximum freshness.
  • When properly stored, homemade mustard will keep for up to 1 year.
  • The most important thing about homemade mustard is to allow it to sit for a day two before using it. This will allow for the bitter flavor to dissipate from the mustard.
  • If you want a spicier mustard you can add some chiles or horseradish to the mixture before grinding it. If you want a more mild flavor, you can add more sugar and honey to cut through the heat of the seeds.