For most people in America, mustard comes in a few limited flavors. August 7 is National Mustard Day and a good time to try new mustards. You can go all out and make your own mustard, or you can try using mustard in a new way.
Background of mustard
The mustard plant gives off four mustard seeds. These seeds are the colors of black, brown, yellow and white. The seeds are usually crushed, ground or bruised and mixed with a liquid to create a paste. Yellow mustard tends to be yellow mustard seeds that are crushed and mixed with vinegar and tumeric. You can make your own mustard by simply purchasing some mustard seeds out of the spices aisle then crushing and mixing them with vinegar and no matter what else you would like to, to get a certain flavor. Be warned that mustard made at home is generally spicy.
Why National Mustard Day is special
National Mustard Day helps individuals learn more about mustard. Mustard could be stored anywhere because it is an antibacterial product. . Dry mustard powder can even help reduce the possibility of curdling if you add it to unstable sauces like Béarnaise. Each year, $ 300 million are spent on buying mustard.
Bringing National Mustard Day home
You can celebrate National Mustard day in many ways. Mustard is more than just a paste to spread on your sandwich. Try mixing your favorite mustard — prepared or homemade — into a variety of new treats. For example, try:
Make some honey mustard
Mix half honey and half brown, Dijon or deli mustard together. With just a little bit of oil mixed in, honey mustard can be a salad dressing.
Mustard on the grill
Start by mixing together some salt, pepper, sugar, and mustard seed. You can use this to rub on beef, chicken or anything else you need to grill.
