====== Whole-Grain Mustard ====== ===== Ingredients ===== * 3/4 cup cider vinegar * 1/2 cup cold water * 1/3 cup yellow mustard seeds * 1/3 cup brown mustard seeds * 1 to 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar * 1 1/4 teaspoons salt ===== Procedure ===== - In a medium bowl, combine the vinegar, water, yellow mustard seeds, and brown mustard seeds. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours. (The resting time softens the seeds and ensures a creamy consistency.) - Take your vinegar and mustard seeds mixture and measure out 1/2 cup (118 ml) and keep separate. - In a small food processor or with an immersion blender, process the remaining vinegar and mustard seed mixture, sugar, and salt until coarsely ground and thickened, 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down the bowl as needed. - Stir in the reserved vinegar and mustard seed mixture. Using a funnel and spoon, portion mustard into two 1 cup (237 ml) jars. Cover and let the mustard stand at room temperature for 1 to 2 days to allow the ingredients to meld and develop a well-rounded spiciness. The longer it rests, the spicier it gets. - Taste it often and, once the desired spiciness has been reached, refrigerate and serve. (The mustard can be refrigerated for up to 6 months; once refrigerated, the flavor will continue to mature but will not become spicier.)