Balsamic Mustard Sauce Recipes

STEAKS WITH BALSAMIC-MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Season steaks generously on both sides with salt and pepper; place in skillet. Cook, turning once, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate; cover with foil.
• Add vinegar to skillet; boil until syrupy, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in mustard and any accumulated juices from steaks. Serve sauce with steaks.

MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Beat egg and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Mix vinegar and mustard in a small bowl; slowly stir into the egg mixture.
• Cook and stir the mixture until hot.

ROASTED GARLIC-BALSAMIC STEAK SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine 1 1/2 cups warm water and raisins in medium bowl; let stand until raisins are soft, at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour. Mix vinegar and shallots in small bowl; let stand 15 minutes. Add vinegar mixture to raisin mixture, then stir in all remaining ingredients. Working in 3 batches, puree mixture in blender until smooth. If desired, season with more salt and pepper. Return mixture to medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 12 hours to blend flavors. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep refrigerated.

BALSAMIC MUSTARD

Steps:

• Grind mustard seeds in a spice grinder, mortar and pestle, or mini food processor, until a fine meal texture. (Add the mustard powder if the seeds aren't grinding up.).
• Place in a bowl and stir in the water.
• Let stand, uncovered and unrefrigerated, for 1 - 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Scrape into food processor, add remaining ingredients, and process until quite smooth.
• Taste and add balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt or garlic to taste, keeping in mind that the flavours will mellow over time.
• Place mustard into a clean, dry jar and cover tightly.
• Note: The original recipe states that the mustard will keep indefinitely on the shelf or refrigerated. I have not tried keeping it unrefrigerated so please do so at your own discretion.

BALSAMIC MUSTARD BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix together.
• Simmer on low for 30 minutes.
• Let cool and serve.

BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl whisk together the vinegar, mustard, shallot, hot pepper sauce and salt. continue to whisk while adding the oil in a slow stream; the dressing will thicken. Add freshly ground pepper to taste, and adjust the seasoning. Use within an hour or so of completion.

MUSTARD GREENS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• In a very large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the mustard greens, stirring and working them down into the pot until they all fit. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cover the pot, lower the heat to medium and continue to cook until the greens are very tender, about 10 minutes more. Remove from the heat, stir in the vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

ONION CHICKEN IN BALSAMIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and reduce heat to low. Allow onion to caramelize, stirring only enough to prevent sticking and to be sure that all sides are fully cooked. Add garlic and saute briefly.
• Increase heat to medium. Add chicken hindquarters to skillet and brown on both sides. Remove chicken, onion and garlic and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Combine the stock and vinegar. Deglaze the skillet with this mixture, then bring to a boil and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened. Pour mixture over chicken and stir in the sun dried tomatoes. Cover dish tightly and bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is done and juices run clear.