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Jar of homemade Dijon mustard on a wooden board with slices of bread

Homemade Dijon Mustard Recipe

Homemade Dijon mustard offers a quick and satisfying way to add bold flavor to everyday cooking. Its smooth texture, tangy bite, and balanced acidity make it a staple condiment in French cuisine and many modern kitchens.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
10 minutes
Servings: 12 tablespoons
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: French
Calories: 15
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp yellow mustard seeds
  • 3 tbsp brown mustard seeds
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp honey or sugar

Equipment

  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Small saucepan
  • Spoon
  • Airtight jar or container for storage
  • Measuring spoons and measuring cup
  • spice grinder for smoother texture Optional

Method
 

  1. Start by placing yellow mustard seeds and brown mustard seeds in a small bowl.
    Add white wine vinegar and water. Stir well and allow seeds to soak for about 5 minutes.
    Transfer soaked mixture into a small saucepan.
    Brown and yellow mustard seeds soaking in liquid inside a ceramic bowl
  2. Add mustard powder, salt, garlic powder, and honey.
    Heat over low heat while stirring continuously for about 3 to 5 minutes until mixture thickens slightly.
    Remove saucepan off heat.
    Mix of mustard powder, salt, garlic powder, and honey in a glass bowl
  3. Crush seeds lightly with a spoon or pulse briefly using a grinder if smoother texture is preferred.
    Spoon mustard into an airtight jar and allow cooling at room temperature.
    Refrigerate for best flavor development.
    Spoon lifting lightly crushed mustard seeds from a jar

Video

Notes

Nutrient Amount (Per Tablespoon)
Calories 15 kcal
Serving Size 15 g
Carbohydrates 1.2 g
Protein 0.8 g
Fat 0.9 g
Saturated Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.4 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 95 mg
Potassium 28 mg
Fiber 0.6 g
Sugar 0.4 g
Vitamin A 5 IU
Vitamin C 0.1 mg
Calcium 10 mg
Iron 0.3 mg