Don't ya hate it when you go to add a squeeze of mustard to your favorite sandwich, and water comes out?<BR><BR>When I recently ran out of mustard, I tried making some, and strong it was. Enough to set Guam-like islands rocking on their pivot points. But the flavor! Ewwwww! My mixology was worse than Hank's understanding of geology.<BR><BR>Store-bought, again, was the answer, and we're back to happy. I'll try the cupboard this time. but is there a trick to mustard longevity, besides using it up more quickly?How to you respect your mustard?Room temp, never noticed separationFridge, never noticed separationRoom temp, better to retain consistencyFridge, better to retain consistencyHell, mister, we PLOW through it too fast for it to go bad

No idea, the wife makes all my sandwiches.

I use Plochman's, and it says to refrigerate to maintain consistency. I like consistency. Still shake it because I too hate the first bit-o-water that squeezes out. Now, to get cparktd's wife to come make my sammiches too.

I’ve gotten into the habit of checking the cap or lid and then shaking the bejesus out of condiments...”Shaken,not stirred!”

Otherwise, you get the water 1st, makes no difference whether top shelf or store brand, you gettin’ soggy.

“We’re going to take your A-R15 and Ak’s” Beto O’Rourke

I will throw away the bread/bun if I accidentally squirt the mustard OR ketchup water on it. Keep it in the fridge, and shake it like mad before use.

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Originally posted by DonDraper:
I will throw away the ...

It is good to know I am not alone. With a twist. I squirt out tablespoons of mustard into the sink until it runs thick. And do not wait to get the last bit out, but toss the bottle when it is nearly out.

Hence the lack of mustard for my pretzels the other night.

But even more insulting to humanity than my waste of mustard, is the advertising of mustard. Thin runny yellow mustard is billed as traditional. As traditional as light beer, I'd wager.

Shake before use . Problem solved .

I use mustard from a jar and never see it "separate", refrigerated or not. I do, however, see the problem with squeeze bottles of catsup.

Thinking about it, maybe it isn't separating at all. My guess is that when you squeeze out some catsup, warm moist air from the kitchen is drawn into the container. The container goes back into the refrigerator, the new air cools, and water condenses inside the container.

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Originally posted by selogic:
Shake before use . Problem solved .

THIS

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Originally posted by John Steed:
I use mustard from a jar and never see it "separate", refrigerated or not. I do, however, see the problem with squeeze bottles of catsup.

Thinking about it, maybe it isn't separating at all. My guess is that when you squeeze out some catsup, warm moist air from the kitchen is drawn into the container. The container goes back into the refrigerator, the new air cools, and water condenses inside the container.

ah, HA! I think this must be the case - I have the same experience with a jar of mustard.

Mustard....in a jar? What trickery is this???

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Originally posted by John Steed:
I use mustard from a jar and never see it "separate", refrigerated or not. I do, however, see the problem with squeeze bottles of catsup.

Thinking about it, maybe it isn't separating at all. My guess is that when you squeeze out some catsup, warm moist air from the kitchen is drawn into the container. The container goes back into the refrigerator, the new air cools, and water condenses inside the container.

This is definitely it. New containers are never water even though there is more mustard to separate.

Shake, rattle n roll!

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Don't ya hate it when you go to add a squeeze of mustard to your favorite sandwich, and water comes out?

I shake everything.

Refrigerate and shake.

At home, we refrigerate & shake. At the fire hall, we keep it in the food locker and shake.

Doesn't happen with my home made stuff.

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Originally posted by Mustang-PaPa:
I use the plastic squeeze bottles. Refrigerate and shake before use.

Me, too. I also store it in the door rack upside down, so the contents settle near the spout. (I do the same with Miracle Whip.)

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