The 5 Must-Have Mustards

A single style simply won’t cut it. From sweet and spicy to bright and tangy, these are the five mustards we always have on hand.

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[tomstestkitchen]

I would have had to include Colman's mustard, it's a very strong flavored English mustard.

[corystansbury]

There are so many regional mustards that are amazing, too. It's not hard to find yourself with half the refrigerator door full of different mustards.

[tom_something]

Everyone on this program is so nice! Probably because they get to eat good food all day.

[midnitemike]

I love the hot mustard in Chinese restaurants. Not the stuff in packets but the stuff in the little cups and clear your sinuses. The place we go to knows I like it and always gives me extra for carry out. It is great on a ham sandwich or on an egg roll!

[mikemprov]

I really like a mustard that contains horseradish. Maille comes to mind. I used to like Plochmann’s growing up in the Midwest. I know they still make mustard, but I don’t recall seeing their horseradish mustard anymore.

[Busaio]

2023: such a great video on making mustard
2024:

[mikeh]

Maille is my favorite for just eating plain mustard. I never buy it for that purpose but I usually end up eating all of the Maille mustard before the sausages are even ready. I'm in the New York area and Gold's is also a favorite mustard. It's the Delicatessen Style coarse ground (Brooklyn Original established 1932). I like to prepare a plate of different kinds of sausages with several different mustards around it to dip into. It's great having the contrasts of mustards and sausages.

[russrollins]

My favorite mustard for almost 60 years has been Nance's sharp brown mustard. My grandma always had a jar on hand. The only thing that ever came close was a mustard my mom made back in the 1980s with a packet of ingredients she picked up at the Tunbridge World's Fair. It contained various mustard seeds and spices that wold be mixed with some oil and vinegar, I think. It had a nice bite to it.

[Olife]

We love Gulden's Spicy Brown at our house, but I like the old style type, too.

[ooopticnerveee]

I can't imagine tasting mustard by the spoonful, but she is making it seem like a tasty way to try them 😂

[GrandmasGardenofHope]

You will love this story. Years ago I was babysitting a couple of youngsters and I heard them saying, "It's sour, Grandma. Grandma it's sour!!!". They were squirting mustard into each other's mouths. One of my favorite memories. :)
I love your product comparisons....so helpful! The sherry vinegar from years ago is to die for!!!

[joyjennings]

Inglehoffer sweet-hot mustard! It’s perfect with summer sausage and other fatty cured meats.

[lindaf]

I absolutely love the test kitchen stuff, recipes and when you review food items! Keep it up!!! I will be buying some different mustards next time at food store!

[David_T]

The reason hot dog mustard is so yellow isn't from the mustard seed, but the turmeric they add. That is also why it stains everything.

[Anthop]

I feel mustards with horseradish were missed category.

[SezinSancaktar]

What a lovely smile... Jack Bishop's...

[paulwinner]

You should make your own. Seeds are very cheap. Recipes can be found everywhere. Only takes a Bell Jar to make. Huge variety possible.

[joannedunne]

Nancy’s sharp and creamy mustard..my go to for everything!

[SheilaR.]

I love mustard! Even as a kid, I slathered it on everything. I always keep on hand Dijon, brown mustard like Gulden's, Maille coarse, and my absolute favorite, Pommery in the crock.

[vmax]

Boetje's mustard, from Rock Island, Illinois is one of the best mustards around. Simple stone ground ingredients. It can be ordered on line. It has won many awards. It has a little heat to it but it’s just mustard seeds, no horseradish added. Delicious and very versatile.