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like French ’ s , Dijon , Colmans , or Grey Poupon . I decided to exclusively focus on Fischer & Wieser culinary mustards and mustard-based sauces .
I was recently introduced to Fischer & Wieser gourmet products , headquartered in Fredericksburg , Texas , and was impressed by how they can turn an average cook into an extraordinary cook . It ’ s all in the versatility of their culinary sauces and condiments . ( Their product line includes award-winning jams , jellies , salsas , appetizers and pasta sauces .) And to make things even simpler , they provide dozens of free recipes on how to use their culinary products . I have included two of my favorites at the end .
The focus group included both ��n��r�� o� �iff�r�nt a��� an� backgrounds . Each taster was asked to sample mustards with pretzels or crackers and the sauces with crackers and slices of apples .
I present the top three winners below , followed by product descriptions of each as given by Fischer & Wieser along with awards and serving suggestions . The mustard line-up and winners are as follows :
Fischer & Wieser Mustards
�� ��eet �eat �� �rat �aus �eer � �hird �la�e �inner �� ��o�e� �es�uite � �e�ond �la�e �inner
Fisher & Wieser Mustard Sauces
�� �as��err� �ildflo�er �one� 5 . Salted Caramel �� ��eet� �our � ��o�e� � O�erall �inner in �ustard sau�e �ate�or� and �rand �inner �� �i��or� �ra��ed �la�� �e��er
1 . The ��eet �eat Mustard is a medium heat with just enough heat to �i�� it an irr��i�ti��� �a�or� with jalapenos and creamy yellow mustard . Gluten Free . This mustard �a� a �na�i�t in th� ����t�hot Category of the World Wide Mustard Competition , The National Mustard Museum . Some of the tasting notes from the group were : “ delicious , spicy and a little smoky ” and “ gives a sweet molasses kick to the back of the tongue .”
2 . The �rat �aus �eer Mustard is a lively combination of beer and mustard seeds that hops across the taste buds . Ideal for sausage , hot dogs , ham and sandwiches , this was nam�� a� a �na�i�t in th� ��irit
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Category of the World Wide Mustard Competition , The National Mustard Museum . Tasting notes included : “ complex and lingering with a hint of sour ” and “ smooth , tangy , hot �o� �a�or��
�� Th� m����it���mo��� �a�or a��� the perfect touch to the tang of the whole grain mustard seed in the Smokey Mesquite Mustard . This gluten-free mustard is the perfect addition to ham , sandwiches or hot dogs ; it received third place in the Whole Grain category with Food Distribution Magazine , 1999 . One taster described it as “ tangy , nice �it� �ith a ���t�� �mo�y �a�or� grains add interest ,” while another said , “ love the texture and grain along with the nice mesquitein����� �a�or��
4 . The �as��err� � �ildflo�er �one� Mustard Sauce is a classic with an exciting twist . This reimagined mustard sauce combines the sweetness of honey made from �i���o��r� �ith th� tartn��� o� raspberries . Use this versatile gluten-free sauce to add sensational �a�or to yo�r �a�orit� �ri���� chicken , pork tenderloin , duck and grilled shrimp . Tasters had this to say : “ smooth and light with a soft ��rry �a�or� an� ��on��r��� ���n� of sweet and tart .”
�er�in� �u��estions Finish : Roast beef , pork tenderloin , �ri���� �hi���n� ��h an� �i�� �am� Spread on : Turkey , ham or roast beef sandwiches , and baked goods Dip : Deli meats , cheeses , chicken tenders �air �ith : Any sweet wine – red , white or blush
5 . The Salted Caramel Mustard Sauce sneaks in a salty-sweet punch that is oh-so-satisfying ! The initial taste of sea salt and caramel crescendos into a sweet and tangy m��tar� �na�� that i� ��r���t a� a �ni�hin� �a��� �or �a��� ham� �or�� turkey or chicken . Gluten Free . Tasting notes included : “ sweet with a brown sugary punch ,” and “ wonderful mix and yet contrast o� �a�or� �ith ����t int�r���r��� with salty .”
�er�in� �u��estions Finish : Baked ham , pork tenderloin , turkey or chicken Spread on : Turkey , ham or roast beef sandwiches , and baked goods Dip : Deli meats , cheeses and chicken tenders �air �ith : Any sweet wine – red , white or blush
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6 . ��eet� �our � ��o�e� Mustard Sauce is no ordinary mustard . This international award-winning glutenfree mustard sauce pours new life into classic recipes like potato salad and deviled eggs . It is even sophisticated enough to top Cornish game hens and grilled salmon . Group members had this to say : “ Smoky �ith a hon�y��i�� �a�or� an� ��ith thi� �on��r��� �om����ity o� �a�or� it just begs for ham .”
An interesting observation : This was extremely popular with older members of the focus group while the younger members were somewhat overwhelmed with the �a�or� an� th�� t�n��� to rat� it average . Even so , it came out as the overall winner of both mustards and mustard-based sauces .
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Bronze Medal Mustard-Based BBQ sauce category World Wide Mustard Competition , The National Mustard Museum |
Bronze Award Mustard Based BBQ Sauce Napa Valley World Wide Mustard Competition , 2007
Gold Award Dressings and Sauces Napa Valley World Wide Mustard Competition , 2004
�er�in� �u��estions
�ustard �lo�er �ourtes� of Wikimedia Commons
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Mix into : Deviled eggs or potato salad Glaze : Ham , roasted chicken or pork chops Dip : Sausage , cheese or pretzels Baste on : Root vegetables such as carrots or parsnips
��� : When you are almost out of Sweet , Smokey & Mustard Sauce pour in some red wine vinegar and olive oil in the bottle and shake vigorously for a quick homemade vinaigrette .
7 . The �i��or� � �ra��ed �la�� �e��er Mustard Sauce boldly delivers a sharp savory culinary experience . Smokey mustard combines with the rich spice of cracked black pepper and a burst of mustard seeds to ���i��r r�mar�a��� �a�or� �air �ith your favorite meats and cheeses for a fabulous charcuterie tray ; spread on a well-stacked turkey sandwich or pour over your favorite pork roast
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