Pickled Mustard Condiment Recipes

MUSTARD PICKLES

Steps:

• Place the sliced cucumbers and onions into a large bowl and sprinkle the salt over the top. Fill the bowl with enough water to cover the cucumbers. Let stand for 8 to 10 hours.
• Drain and rinse the cucumbers and onion with fresh water. Sterilize 4 (1 quart) jars and lids.
• In a 6 quart pot, stir together the sugar and flour. Whisk in the vinegar, turmeric, mustard powder and celery seed to make a smooth paste. Add the cucumbers and onions and fill with enough water to cover. Stir, and bring to a boil. Cook until thickened, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Pour into hot sterilized jars filling to within 1/2 inch of the top. Seal with lids and rings. Process for 10 minutes in a simmering water bath. Refrigerate any jars that fail to seal properly.

PICKLED MUSTARD SEEDS

Steps:

• Place the mustard seeds in a small pot, cover with cold water, and bring the liquid to a boil. Strain the mustard seeds, discarding the water, and repeat this process 3 more times.
• In the same pot, combine 1 cup of cold water with the vinegar, sugar, salt, and the blanched mustard seeds. Bring to a boil, and then remove from the heat. Pour the contents into a small sealable container and refrigerate it overnight.
• When you're ready to use the pickled mustard seeds, scoop them from the brine, straining off any excess liquid.

GRANDMOTHER'S MUSTARD PICKLES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, onions, cauliflower and bell pepper. Stir together the salt and water; pour over the vegetables. Cover, and let stand overnight at room temperature.
• Sterilize 5 (1 quart) jars with lids and rings. Keep in a hot water bath until needed.
• Transfer the vegetables and brine to a large pot and set over medium heat. Bring just to a simmer, but remove from the heat before they come to a boil. Pour into a colander and drain thoroughly.
• Dry out the large pot and stir together the flour, mustard powder, sugar and turmeric in it. Stir in just enough apple cider vinegar to make a smooth paste, then stir in the remaining vinegar. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, and boil until thick and creamy, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the vegetables and simmer over medium heat until vegetables are tender but not overcooked, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Pack into hot 1 quart jars, filling to 1/2 inch of the rim. Seal with lids and rings. Process in a bath of simmering water for 10 minutes, then cool to room temperature. Refrigerate any jars that do not seal properly and consume within two weeks.

PICKLED MUSTARD CONDIMENT

Steps:

• For the pickled mustard seeds: Place mustard seeds in a small heatproof bowl and set aside. In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, chiles or pepper flakes and salt. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil.
• Pour the hot liquid over the mustard seeds. Stir and set aside at room temperature for 4 hours. You will have about 1 cup. Transfer to a covered container. May be stored, covered and refrigerated, for up to 1 month.
• For the spicy mustard: In a small bowl, combine spicy brown mustard, pickled vegetables and 1/4 cup of the pickled mustard seeds (reserve the remainder for another use). Mix well. May be stored, covered and refrigerated, for up to 1 week.