Guinness Mustard (for canning)

Ingredients (makes 3.5 cups)

  • 1 pint Guinness
  • 3/4 cup yellow mustard seeds
  • 3/4 cup brown mustard seeds
  • 1 1/4 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons mustard powder
  • 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
  • 1 tablespoon pickling salt

Directions

  • DAY 1: Combine ingredients and soak 2-3 days.
    Measure ingredients into a large jar, screw on lid and shake to combine. Refrigerate 2-3 days until mustard seeds have expanded.
    NOTE: If you are short on time, you can combine ingredients, heat to a boil in a small pan, then cover and leave for 2-3 hours before continuing with the next step.
  • Prepare jars.
    Cover jars with water and bring to a boil, boiling for 10 minutes. Once the time is up, turn the heat off and leave jars in the hot water until ready to fill.
  • Pulse mustard in food processor until thick.
    Pour bowl of mustard mixture into your food processor, pulse until seeds start to split and mixture thickens. This only takes a few moments. Loosen with a little water if required. If mixture needs thickening, add extra mustard powder.
  • Prepare lids.
    Place lids into a bowl of boiled water. Remove the lids from the water when you are ready to place them onto the jars to seal.
  • Ladle mustard into hot jars.
    Pack mustard into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch (0.5cm) headspace. Remove bubbles, check headspace is correct, and wipe rims with damp paper towel and seal.
  • Process jars in a boiling water canner for 15 minutes.
    Process jars in a boiling water bath canner for 15 minutes (start timer once water returns to a full boil). When time is up, turn heat off and rest jars in water for 5 minutes before placing onto a towel-covered bench overnight to cool.
  • Next day: check for seals.
    Check jars have sealed before labelling and storing in a cool, dry and dark place for up to 12 months. Jar lids should not flex up or down when pressed.

Note

  • Processing: Boiling Water Canner for 15 minutes
  • Storage: 12 months+
  • Allow to rest for 6-8 weeks to mellow the flavors, then enjoy this mustard on roast beef and other rich foods.