In Westphalia, a historic region of northwest Germany, Schwerter Senfmühle has been making mustards the traditional way since 1923. The Adrian—named after the founder of the mustard mill—is wonderfully smooth while retaining a subtle texture. That’s because Schwerter slowly cold-grinds yellow and brown mustard seeds in two old stone mills; this process helps preserve the natural active ingredients and brings forward tangy-sweet notes with a punch of extra heat. Enjoy it the German way with sausages or brotzeit; use it as a binder for fish and meat rubs or simply keep the crock on the counter for sandwiches and more.
Schwerter Senfmühle is one of four historic mustard mills still operating in Germany. They follow a secret recipe that’s been passed down since 1845. Each mustard is traditionally blended with salt, vinegar and water—there are no artificial sweeteners or preservatives. The Adrian is stone-milled to order and packaged in a charming ceramic crock exclusively for Milk Street.