How to Make your Own Mustard

Learn how to make your own flavorful homemade yellow mustard with simple ingredients. This easy recipe results in a delicious, tangy condiment perfect for sandwiches, hot dogs, and more!

I love finding recipe and making my own condiments – and mustard is so easy to make. The best part of making your own mustard is that you can adjust the recipe to taste and make it weaker or stronger depending on your preference.

Recipe

My only note about this recipe is that I often make a smaller or larger batch depending

Equipment

• Nonreactive saucepan
• Whisk
• Airtight container for storage

Ingredients

US Measurements:

• 1 cup cold water
• ¾ cup yellow dry mustard powder (see notes below)
• ¾ teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon garlic purée (or ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder)
• ⅛ teaspoon paprika
• ½ cup white distilled vinegar

Metric Measurements:

• 240 ml cold water
• 96 g yellow dry mustard powder
• 3.7 g coarse sea salt or kosher salt
• 1.2 g ground turmeric
• 4.8 g garlic purée (or 0.5 g garlic powder)
• 0.3 g paprika
• 120 ml white distilled vinegar

Instructions

1. Mix the Ingredients
   In a small nonreactive saucepan, whisk together the water, mustard powder, salt, turmeric, garlic purée (or garlic powder), and paprika until smooth.
2. Cook the Mustard Base
   Place the saucepan over medium-low to low heat. Cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until it thickens into a paste, about 30 to 45 minutes. (Tip: Ensure your kitchen is well-ventilated, as mustard fumes can be strong!)
3. Add Vinegar & Final Cook
   Whisk in the white distilled vinegar and continue cooking until the mustard reaches your desired consistency, usually 7 to 15 minutes.
4. Cool & Store
   Remove the mustard from heat and let it cool to room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.
5. Enjoy!
   Your homemade mustard is ready to use! Note that it will taste quite strong at first but will mellow after a few days in the fridge. Store for up to 3 months.

Notes

You can also mix different mustard powders to achieve your preferred heat level.

Choosing Mustard Powder:

Once you start making your own mustard, it’s fun to experiment with different types of mustard powder and recipes.

For a classic American-style mustard, use a mild yellow mustard powder like McCormick’s.

For a spicier kick, try Colman’s mustard powder (a mix of white and brown mustard seeds).

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