How to make probiotic mustard

Barefoot Mustard - probiotic mustard & more

Barefoot Mustard – a bold, probiotic-packed condiment that transforms your meals with natural goodness! Crafted with a hearty blend of brown and yellow mustard seeds, tangy apple cider and white wine vinegars, and a probiotic boost from L. reuteri yogurt whey and raw sauerkraut juice, this grainy, golden mustard is a gut-health superstar. Infused with turmeric, ginger, garlic, and a hint of Thai chili for a spicy kick, it’s perfect for slathering on sandwiches, elevating marinades, or pairing with charcuterie. Optional fermentation deepens its tangy flavor, while the “Probiotic Mustard & More” promise hints at exciting future offerings. Grab your jar at www.barefootbetters.com and savor the taste of wellness today!

  • 6 tbsp Brown mustard seeds
  • 5 tbsp Yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp Peppercorns
  • 1 tbsp Yellow mustard powder
  • 1.5 tbsp Kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar (1/4 cup = 4 tbsp)
  • 1/4 cup White wine vinegar (alternative is lemon juice or white verjus (vair-ZHOO).)
  • 1/4 cup Whey from L. reuteri yogurt
  • 3 tbsp Sauerkraut juice
  • 1 tbsp white grape juice
  • 2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp Ginger, 1" finely chopped (Alternative 2 tsp ginger powder)
  • 2 each Garlic cloves
  • 1 each Thai chili, seeds removed
  • 1 tsp Water (if mustard is too thick)

  1. In a skillet at medium heat (4out10) add mustard seeds, peppercorns, and the Thai chili for 3 minutes. Then add garlic and fresh ginger. Heat for 1-2 minutes more (garlic is lightly browned).

  2. Add items from the skillet to a coffee grinder and grind into a powder. Add to a bowl with the salt, yellow mustard powder, turmeric powder, and ginger powder (if fresh not used)

  3. Combine apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar (or verjus), grape juice, sauerkraut juice, and whey

  4. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry. Place a lid over it and let it sit at room temperature for 3 days to ferment. Then place in the refrigerator, covered. Will last up to 2 months.

Brad Leone (www.brad-leone.com) and video editor Matt “Hunzi” Hunziker (www.matthunzi.com) on  YouTube - Brad Makes Mustard | It’s Alive | Bon Appetit

See Verjus on bon appetit.