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How To Make This Easy Three-Ingredient Homemade Mustard

Text: Grainy dijon mustard with a batch of fresh mustard

Why I Love This Spicy Homemade Mustard


To start, this homemade mustard is cheaper than buying grey poupon from the grocery store! It’s also easier than going to the store. While this mustard may be a little hot right after making it, I’ll provide a few options that may help tame the heat of this spicy homemade mustard.


How To Make Homemade Mustard Less Spicy


While searching the internet for how to make mustard less spicy, I found only a few suggestions, which I’ve outlined below.


  • Add honey, jam, or maple syrup

  • When added to potatoes or rice, the mustard will be more balanced

  • Mix with an avocado for a deliciously balanced spicy mayo alternative!

  • Use warm water instead of cold

  • Try adding a little lemon or lime juice

  • Boiling your mixture for about 10 minutes before allowing it to sit will reduce the heat


In addition to the above options, you may consider making mustard a little differently as well. By changing the type of vinegar or mustard seed you will get a different taste! You can even mix mustard seed types to fit your needs. I recommend starting with a few small batches of mustard for the first time. Continue reading to learn more about my experiments and how to use this mustard.


Mustard seeds are in someone's hands and ready to be turned into grainy mustard

Homemade Mustard Experiments

Being that this was the first time I was making mustard, I decided to make four small batches instead of one larger batch that I may not like. My recipe is already meant for small batches, but you can always double or triple the recipe.


  • Option 1 & 2 (choose which color mustard you want to use)

    • Apple Cider Vinegar

    • Yellow Mustard or Black mustard


  • Option 3 & 4 (choose which color mustard you want to use)

    • White Balsamic Vinegar

    • Yellow Mustard or Black mustard


While all options were spicy, I preferred the black mustard with white balsamic the best. All options did mellow out after a couple of weeks in the fridge.


I’ve been loving using my mustard mixed with salad dressings, or adding honey and dipping in my chicken nuggets! Another interesting use is to add mustard to chickpea salad, it adds a nice kick of heat.


How To Use Homemade Mustard


As mentioned during this post, I’ve used mustard a few ways, and have some other ideas!


I have put them all together below:


  • Mix with avocado for an alternative mayo spread

  • Add to salad dressing for a spicy kick!

  • Pair with honey for a spicy honey mustard

  • Incorporate into curries, soups, or any dish that needs some spice

  • Take your potato salad to the next level by adding homemade mustard


How will you use your mustard?

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