I’m on a condiment kick!
First Lacto-Fermented Ketchup, and now Lacto-Fermented Honey Dill Mustard!
Oh, the zip and zing a little mustard can add to a sandwich. 😉 My mouth waters just thinking about it.
With a few minutes and a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this mustard in no time.
This treat needs to sit out at room temperature for a few days to allow the flavors to meld and the whey to do its work. But don’t worry — it’s worth every moment!
Lacto-Fermented Honey Dill Mustard
Enjoy on sandwiches, grilled meats, and as a flavor enhancer for dressings and sauces. A little bit goes a long way.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mustard powder
- 3 tablespoons whey OR whey from coconut milk kefir OR 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar*
- 2 tablespoons pure water if using ACV, use 3 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons dried dill OR 5 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 3 to 5 tablespoons raw honey
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
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Add ingredients to a bowl.
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Stir well.
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Pour mustard into a jar.
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Cover tightly and leave on the counter for 3 days before moving it to the refrigerator.
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Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
*If using apple cider vinegar, this will not be lacto-fermented. Leave it out at room temperature for a few hours or a day, then move it to the refrigerator.
Be sure to check out our Lacto-Fermented Ketchup and Lacto-Fermented Mayonnaise, too!
Are you a mustard fan? Have you ever tried Lacto-Fermented Honey Dill Mustard?
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This looks great! I have a ton of dill in my garden, so I’ll be trying it soon — thanks!
Thanks for the great condiment recipes! I made the ketchup yesterday and loved the taste! (I can hardly wait till tomorrow, because I didn’t know if it was okay to open and use prior to the 48 hours!) I’m sure I’ll be eating more ketchup now. 🙂 I look forward to making (and eating!) the mustard.
Katy- Hope you enjoy the mustard! How wonderful to have all of that dill in your garden! Be ready for a kick. The mustard, because the recipe uses mustard powder, is quite spicy. A little bit goes a long way. 🙂
Karen- Yeah! So glad you liked the ketchup. 🙂 I hope you enjoy the mustard as well. It is definitely on the spicy side, because of the mustard powder. But, if you like a little zing every now and again, I think you’ll enjoy it! Milder mustard recipes soak and grind mustard seeds. Next time, for fun, I’ll go that direction.
Question:
If I’m using the whey, do I also use the apple cider vinegar?
Thanks.
Crystal- No, you do not need to add apple cider vinegar if you are using whey. Hope you enjoy it! 🙂
I made the ketchup yesterday and was thinking that I needed to make Mustard to go with it. Thanks! I can’t wait to make it! These sorts of “cooking” projects are perfect with my 6 year old.
I’m so glad to see this recipe! I have just started fermenting veggies (sauerkraut and 2 batches of pickles so far) and was wondering yesterday whether I could make mustard like this. Woo hoo! Something else to try!
And something else to spring on my friends who are starting to do the same things – we are talking about having a “fermenting club” where we can all bring samples of what we are fermenting to share, and this would be a nice addition!
Patty- I agree! How wonderful to get your son involved. The mustard is on the spicier end, so be sure to warn him before he takes a finger-ful to sample his creation! 🙂
Jenz- A Fermenting Club! What a great idea! How fun to be on this journey with a group of friends. 🙂 Enjoy the mustard, and if you enjoy tomatoes, be sure to give the lacto-fermented ketchup a try too! Delish!
I made this recipe yesterday and while it’s amazing, it’s just WAAAAAAAY too hot/spicy for us! Any suggestions on how to mild it down, or what to use it on? I thought it would be great on fish or roasted potatoes, but we won’t be able to handle more than 1/16th teaspoon size servings. I guess I didn’t realize how hot mustard powder is!
Susanna- Yes, it is spicy! We use only a very little bit at a time. If you are interested in a milder mustard, you might want to try a recipe that soaks and then grinds mustard seeds. You are right, this mustard definitely isn’t a spread-it-generously kind of mustard but more of a flavor enhancer. I’ve enjoyed it in dressings, egg salads, salmon patties, and sauces. I also enjoy it on an english muffin (thinly spread) along with some homemade mayo and a slice of cheese. Simple but delicious. A little bit DOES go a long way! I hope you are able to use it despite its spice. 🙂
Thanks for the reply. All great ideas!
Oooh, would love to try this, especially since I love things with a “kick”!
Something I’ve always been wondering though… So, probably a month ago we had agoat’s milk kefir mishap when it cultured too long and turned into curds and whey. I kept the whey in a jar and well, it’s still in my fridge at this moment. Is it ok to use for something like this? Does it go bad? I should give it a whif, bit haven’t yet. Anyone know how long whey can last in the fridge? Thanks! 🙂
I’ve been wanting to make a recipe for Spicy Guinness Mustard but wanted to know if I add whey can I ferment it. Will the spices hurt the fermenting process?
Hi Andrea- Yes, you can add whey and ferment your mustard BUT, you need to make sure to add the whey once you are finished doing any heating of the recipe. Also, I’d make sure your proportions are somewhat similar to this one. Let us know how it goes! 🙂
Thank you. I actually decided to use kombucha from my scoby hotel in place of the vinegar intead.
I’m brand new to the idea of traditional foods. I’m wondering about adding a bit of whey to some previously made, home canned mustard. I’ thinking just popping the lid, stirring in the whey and leaving it on the counter until it’s fermented. Am I missing something about the process?
Thanks so much!
Michelle — Yes, you can do that. Use about 1/4 cup whey per quart, scaling up or down as necessary.
Hi Erin & Wardeh!
I just started this mustard recipe and licked my finger when done mixing.
Yowsa! Very spicy…sorta wasabi-esque.
Does the spiciness tone down after fermenting? If you don’t have time to answer, I guess I’ll find out in about 3 days, eh? 🙂
Hi Julie! So glad you are giving the mustard a try. And, yes, I’d have to say this is a spicy little condiment! A little goes a long way. Delicious mixed with some homemade mayo or as an ingredient in your favorite vinaigrette. I also really enjoy it in egg salad, along with our grilled salmon or salmon salad, and thinly spread on my sourdough english muffin cheese sandwiches. Simple but delish! Hope you enjoy it as well! 🙂
Whew! One more day to ferment but good grief you’re not kidding about the kick! Like, eye-watering smell and near-wasabi level kick. Thinking it might be best used by combining with my lactofermented mayo to make it a bit milder.
Thanks for this recipe! I love making my own condiments, and lactofermenting them is even better! My mainstay mustard for sandwiches and such these days is a whole-seed kombucha mustard that is delicious, but this will be a lovely addition to the condiment shelf in my fridge.
You are very welcome for the recipe! Yes, I find it is a lovely addition to mayos, dressings, marinades… a little here, a little there. 🙂
Have you taken a peek at the three grainy LF mustards I recently posted. Those don’t have quite the hotness kick… a delicious kick of flavor, though. And I don’t know if you are a member, but in the LF e-course, there is a delicious recipe for a LF dijon. You could always give that a try, too! Enjoy, and thanks for your comment!
Does Erin have a bog, website, Facebook page, Pinterest page, or anything else to subscribe to? I find myself using so many of her recipes! They’re wonderful!
Thanks,
Deb Casey
Edgewood, NM
Hi Deb! Awww… you are so very sweet! I am glad you are enjoying my recipes.
I don’t have any of that at the moment. One day, maybe. My three boys are keeping me busy enough these days! 🙂
Can you use anything else too make it lactofermented other then whey or coconut milk kefir? Thanks
Beccah — You can use a veggie starter culture like Body Ecology or Caldwell’s.
I absolutely love honey mustard, but also love dill pickles! I think this could be a great combination for a condiment for different sandwiches, but I would love to use this for corned beef as well! It sounds like such a great condiment with so many different uses. Thank you for sharing!
how long does the mustard last in the fridge?