Best German Mustard Recipes

GERMAN-STYLE SOFT PRETZELS WITH SWEET BROWN-MUSTARD BUTTER

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the water and yeast. Stir in the molasses and set aside until the yeast is bloomed and foamy, 5 to 7 minutes.
• In a large bowl, add the flour, butter and sea salt and use your hands to press and pinch the butter so that it's coated in flour. Add the yeast mixture and cider and stir together with a fork or a Danish dough whisk to make a loose, shaggy dough.
• Use your hands to combine the dough or beat the dough in a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, until the dough forms a loose ball, about 1 minute. The dough will be firm. (If it feels sticky, add in a bit more flour, a teaspoon at a time, until it is tacky.)
• Knead the dough by hand on a lightly floured surface or beat the dough on medium-high speed, until it's smooth and springs back when pressed, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the dough, seam-side down, to a well-buttered bowl, turn to coat completely and cover tightly. Let the dough rise until it has doubled in size, 2 to 3 hours at room temperature, or at least 8 hours or up to overnight in the refrigerator (a longer resting time develops the flavor of the dough even further).
• Lightly flour a clean work surface and turn out the dough. Press down gently to deflate. Cut the dough into 8 equal-sized pieces. Cover the dough and, working with 1 piece at a time, roll between your palms and the surface to create a long rope, about 12 inches long. (The dough will spring back as you work with it. If it's being stubborn, set it aside under a towel and come back to it.) Continue with the remaining dough until all 8 pieces are in long ropes, using a bit of a damp hand to create more friction as needed. Let all the ropes rest while you prepare the baking sheets.
• Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or silicone baking mats. Begin rolling each rope again, working them into a long 25- to 30-inch rope with a slightly thicker center and tapered ends (Don't worry if they're not perfect, they will still be delicious!).
• Shape each rope into a U shape. Hold the ends in each hand and lift and cross to make an X a third of the way down from the ends. Fold the ends of the dough toward the bottom, creating a slight overhang, and pinch to seal against the fatter part of the dough, creating a pretzel shape. If this is challenging or your dough is really puffy, fold and loop the dough around itself into a spiral, creating a pretzel bun instead. Transfer to the prepared sheets, leaving space between them.
• Spray a piece of plastic wrap with cooking spray and lay over the top. Let them rest in a warm (but not hot) place until they have doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, position the racks in the middle and lower third of the oven, then preheat the oven to 475 degrees F on convection setting if available.
• Bring 6 cups of water and the baking soda to a gentle simmer in a wide stainless-steel saucepan. Using a large skimmer, fish spatula or slotted spoon, lower 1 to 2 pretzels into the soda water and cook, keeping the water at a low simmer, 10 seconds per side. Remove, letting all the water drip off, and return to the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining pretzels.
• Before baking, reshape each pretzel as needed, schooching them with a spoon or gloved hand (they can be slippery) to guide them into shape. Brush the tops of each pretzel with the egg wash, then sprinkle with salt. Bake, rotating the pans halfway through, until deep golden brown, 11 to 12 minutes.
• Serve warm with Sweet Brown Mustard Butter. Eat within 24 hours, or cool completely, wrap well and freeze for afternoon snacks.
• Combine the butter, mustard and honey, working together with a spoon or a spatula until lightly streaked and flavorful (do not fully combine, as the mustard can break the butter). Serve at room temperature. Makes 1/4 cup.

GERMAN-STYLE BAKED PORK CHOPS WITH MUSTARD CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly spray a baking pan.
• Whisk apple juice and brown mustard together in a bowl. Spread out panko on a shallow plate.
• Dip each pork chop in the mustard mixture to cover completely, then roll in panko. Place in the baking pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until pork chops are no longer pink in the center and bread crumbs are lightly browned, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
• Meanwhile, pour remaining mustard mixture into a small saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat until bubbling and simmer until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and horseradish. Remove pork chops from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
• Heat sauerkraut in a separate pan until hot. Place about 1/3 of the sauerkraut on each plate. Top with 1 pork chop and drizzle with mustard cream sauce.

HOT & SWEET GERMAN-STYLE MUSTARD

Steps:

• Grind mustard seeds in spice grinder.
• In small bowl, combine mustard seeds, vinegar, oil, honey and tarragon and stir until smooth and paste-like.
• You can"cool down" the mustard by adding more oil or honey.
• Store in refrigerator in small, tightly lidded jar.

GERMAN STYLE MUSTARD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine mustard seed and dry mustard; set aside.
• In a 1- to 2-quart non-aluminum pan, combine remaining ingredients. Simmer uncovered, on medium heat until reduced by half, 10-15 minutes. Pour the mixture into the mustard mixture. Let mixture soak at room temperature 24 to 48 hours; adding additional vinegar if necessary in order to maintain enough liquid to cover seeds.
• Process the seeds and mixture in a blender or food processor until pureed to the texture you like (this can take at least 3 or 4 minutes).
• The mixture will thicken upon standing.
• If it gets too thick after a few days, stir in additional vinegar. Scrape mustard into clean, dry jars; cover tightly and age at least 3 days.

HOMEMADE GERMAN MUSTARD PICKLES (SENFGURKEN) RECIPE

Steps:

• Peel 4 1/2 pounds cucumbers, cut them in half lengthwise, scrape out the seeds, and then cut into 1/2-inch chunks.
• Layer them in 2 to 3 clean quart canning jars together with some sliced onion and fresh dill sprigs.
• In a large nonreactive (no aluminum) saucepan, make the brine by bringing 2 cups white-wine vinegar, 2 cups water, 2 1/2 cups sugar, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seed, 6 juniper berries, 1/2 teaspoon whole coriander, 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, 1/4 teaspoon whole caraway, 1/4 teaspoon whole dill seed, 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice, 1 crumbled bay leaf, 4 whole cloves, 1/8 teaspoon powdered ginger and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes or until sugar and salt are dissolved.
• Pour the hot brine over the cucumbers in the jars to within 1/4 inch of the rim of the glass. Close immediately. Store in a cool spot or refrigerator. If you do not want to process further, keep them refrigerated and they should last for a couple of weeks (see the Note, below).
• They are ready to eat after 24 hours but the flavors get stronger as they age.
• Note: Some people say that the pickles made this way (raw pack) keep for several months without further processing. As they cool, a vacuum creates a seal, much like cooking in a water bath.
• Generally, I prefer to process or can anything I do not want to refrigerate. If you want to can these pickles they will become softer but keep for months on the shelf.

SLOW-COOKER MUSSELS WITH A CREAMY WHEAT BEER AND GERMAN MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a saucepan and add cold salted water to cover. Cover the pan with a lid, bring to a simmer and cook until just tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain.
• Add the potatoes, beer, shallots, butter, mustard and garlic to a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, cover and cook on high until the liquids are at a simmer, about 2 hours.
• Season with salt and pepper, then add the mussels. Cover and continue to cook on high until the mussels open, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard any unopened mussels.
• Stir in the sour cream at the end and finish with the scallions on top. Serve with toasted garlic bread or crispy potatoes for dipping.

GERMAN-STYLE SWEET MUSTARD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.

GERMAN SAUSAGE WITH MUSTARD CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Put bouillon cube in hot water to dissolve.
• Meanwhile, cut sausage into 1/2 to 1-inch pieces.
• Heat pan to medium, add oil, then sausage.
• While cooking, turn pieces of meat so that sides are braised.
• Mix together now-dissolved water and bouillon, mustard, honey, wine, minced shallot, and capers.
• After meat is well-braised (about 7 to 10 minutes), raise the heat to medium high and add mixture to pan.
• Simmer for another 7 to 10 minutes, letting it reduce some.
• Mix together the corn starch and cold water, making sure it's not lumpy, and gradually add to the pan while stirring continuously.
• Let everything simmer together for another 5-7 minutes or to desired consistency, then serve immediately.

SPICED GERMAN MUSTARD

Steps:

• Combine cold water, mustard seed and dry mustard in medium bowl. Cover. Let stand for about 3 hours until mixture thickens to a paste.
• Combine next 10 ingredients in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil on medium high. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often, until reduced by half. Add to mustard mixture. Stir. Transfer to blender or food processor. Pulse with on/off motion until mustard is slightly thickened but grains are still visible. Pour into small heavy saucepan or top of double boiler. Heat on medium low or over simmering water for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove from heat.
• Add honey. Stir well. Cool. Transfer to small bowl. Cover. Chill for 3 days. Spoon into sterile jar with tight fitting lid. Store in refrigerator for up to 2 year. Makes about 1 cup.
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RESTAURANT QUALITY SMOKEY GERMAN HONEY MUSTARD

Steps:

• 1. Simply combine all ingredients in a small bowl and refrigerate overnight for flavors to blend.

GERMAN HOLIDAY STRUDEL WITH MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• In a large skillet, over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons butter, sauté onion for 3 minutes.
• Add diced apple and sauté 3 more minutes.
• Remove from heat, stir in sauerkraut and caraway, and mix well.
• On a large baking sheet, lay out one sheet of phyllo and fold in half lengthwise and brush with about 1 tablespoon butter.
• Repeat layering.
• Spread mustard over last layer of phyllo.
• Then spread sauerkraut filling along the long lengthwise side to the center of the dough leaving a 1 1/2-inch border around the edges.
• Top sauerkraut with bratwurst slices; roll jellyroll-style folding in the short edges.
• Place seam-side down on pan; brush top with butter and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
• Meanwhile prepare mustard sauce. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat, stir in flour to form a smooth paste.
• Slowly stir in cream and continue stirring to keep lumps from forming.
• Whisk in mustard and heat through.
• Slice warm strudel and serve in a pool of mustard sauce.
• Sprinkle mustard sauce with paprika.

GERMAN GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Place kosher salt, sugar, bay leaf, peppercorns, chili flakes and water in a pot over high heat. Bring to boil, stirring to dissolve salt and sugar. Cool and pour over pork chops to cover. Let sit overnight in the refrigerator or for at least a couple of hours. Remove pork from brine and pat dry. Preheat grill to high. Combine mustards, honey and dill in a bowl. Brush 3 tablespoons mustard mixture over pork chops, reserving remaining mustard mixture for garnish. Season with pepper, place pork on grill and grill for 5 minutes a side or until just slightly pink in the centre. Add yogourt to reserved mustard mixture and serve with pork chops. Serves 4.

GERMAN FISH WITH MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Place water, lemon, onions, carrots, bay leaves, peppercorns in a deept skillet and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Add fish in a single layer.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
• Save the cooking liquid for the sauce.
• Place fish on a warm platter.
• To make the mustard sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan.
• Add flour, a little at a time, stirring well.
• Stir in liquid from fish.
• Add mustard, salt and sugar. Stir well.
• Remove from heat, add 1 tablespoon of the cream or milk. Sauce should be smooth and creamy. If sauce is too thick, add more cream or milk.

GERMAN MUSTARD

Steps:

• Combine mustard seeds, vinegar, ale, garlic and worcestershire sauce, cover and soak for 48 hours. add equal parts vinegar and ale to maintain enough liquid to cover seeds. Combine all ingredients and process until coarse grained but creamy. Add equal parts ale and vinegar if necessary to create a creamy mustard. Mustard will thicken slightly upon standing. Store in jar for several months