Tarragon Mustard

Ingredients

• 1 cup ruby port
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups mustard seeds
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon mustard oil
• 1/2 cup water (more if needed)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped tarragon

Directions

1. 1

   Combine the port, vinegar, mustard seeds, shallots and garlic in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

2. 2

   Transfer the mustard seed mixture to a blender and add the chili powder, ginger, salt and mustard oil. With the blender running on low speed, add 1/2 cup water and blend, adding a little more water if the mustard is too thick. Add the olive oil in a slow, steady stream until well-blended.

3. 3

   Transfer to a bowl and stir in the tarragon.

4. 4

   Store in a tightly-covered container in the refrigerator for up to one week.