Pickled mustard seeds are small but mighty—adding tang, subtle heat, and texture, they’re the perfect way to elevate salads, sides, and even hearty mains.
Prep Time 5 minutesmins
Cook Time 20 minutesmins
Total Time 25 minutesmins
Ingredients
1/4cupyellow mustard seeds
1/2cupwater
1/2cupwhite wine vinegar
2tbspsugar
1/2tbspsea salt
Instructions
In a small pot, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, stir in the mustard seeds and reduce the heat to low.
Let the mustard seeds simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes, or until they have softened and absorbed the liquid.
Remove the pot from the heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.