{"id":2060242,"date":"2024-10-09T04:54:59","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T14:54:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=recipe&p=2060242"},"modified":"2024-11-05T07:16:31","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T13:16:31","slug":"homemade-dijon-mustard","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/homemade-dijon-mustard\/","title":{"rendered":"Dijon Mustard"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dijon mustard is liquid gold in the culinary world. Created in France, it\u2019s now a staple in a variety of dishes and sauces in the United States. A dollop of Dijon enhances any good cheese sauce, emulsifies and flavors vinaigrettes, and is perfect for slathering on a crusty French loaf<\/a> with a slab of aged cheddar or juicy tomato slices. And the most surprising thing is that it\u2019s easy to make Dijon mustard at home with this simple Dijon mustard recipe.<\/p>\n

What is Dijon mustard?<\/h2>\n

Dijon mustard, named for its hometown of Dijon in the Burgundy region of France, is a classic French condiment most often made from brown mustard seeds. It\u2019s tangy with a slightly spicy or \u201chot\u201d flavor. The pungent mustard is beloved for its balance of tang, heat and sweetness that comes from a touch of sugar and a base of white wine.<\/p>\n

The unique pungency of Dijon is due to the use of brown or black mustard seeds, which are more bitter than yellow mustard seeds. Dijon also uses a combination of white wine and vinegar, which is unique to Dijon in the vast world of mustards.<\/p>\n

Traditional yellow Dijon mustard, which you see at the deli or buy at the store, is actually whole-grain Dijon mustard that\u2019s been strained to remove the mustard seed skins, isolating just the gorgeous gold spread. Below are options for both types of Dijon mustard recipes.<\/p>\n

Ingredients for Dijon Mustard<\/h2>\n