ISO A Special German Mustard a la Berghoff (sort of)

Many years ago, there were a number of Chicago Park District-run snack stands along the lakefront where I remember the only good thing they served was the mustard. It was brown. It was a German-style--creamy with no visible seeds or grain. It had a bit of zip, but not nearly as much as--for example--a Mr. Mustard (which it was also less "pasty" than).

In the Berghoff bar and I believe on the tables in the dining room is a kindred-spirit mustard, the color and texture being virtually identical to the Park District offering. The only difference being that Berghoff's is pretty tame tasting.

Any suggestions on brands or where to buy this type of mustard would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

Koops?

Nicht on the Koops. If you look closely, you see grain/seeds.

Thanks though.

Berghoff's uses Dusseldorf.

While I'm not sure if it's exactly what you are looking for, I mix a small amount of Coleman's (NOT the powder, the actual mustard in a small glass jar - this stuff is insanely hot by itself) with some Koop's sweet brown mustard. It's the perfect combination of spicy and sweet.

Olde School wrote:Many years ago, there were a number of Chicago Park District-run snack stands along the lakefront where I remember the only good thing they served was the mustard. It was brown.

I know what you mean--that was a good mustard. They also use to serve it at Wrigley Field.

johnny wrote:While I'm not sure if it's exactly what you are looking for, I mix a small amount of Coleman's (NOT the powder, the actual mustard in a small glass jar - this stuff is insanely hot by itself) with some Koop's sweet brown mustard. It's the perfect combination of spicy and sweet.

I've been searching for Colman's powdered mustard. Where do you buy it? I've looked for it at Jewel, Dominick's, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's. Next stop is Treasure Island.

Snark wrote:Berghoff's uses Dusseldorf.

The Berghoff currently uses Woeber’s Dusseldorf mustard. Woeber’s is a hundred year old company located in Springfield OH. Some of their products are available locally (at Jewel and other stores) and I like them quite a bit. Unfortunately the Dusseldorf mustard doesn’t seem to be available retail, only in gallon jars to the industry. If you set your mind to it you could probably find a local distributor.

Apple wrote:
I've been searching for Colman's powdered mustard. Where do you buy it? I've looked for it at Jewel, Dominick's, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's. Next stop is Treasure Island.

Try any of the "gourmet" grocers around town. I see it all the time at places like Fox & Obel, Goddess & Grocer, even Paulina Meat Market. It shouldn't be too difficult to find. It seems more common then the small jars of non-powdered mustard that I like.

Hi,

I usually have mustard seed on the shelf for picking and canning. I have occasionally thrown them into the coffee grinder until powder, which is effectively Coleman's Mustard.

Sunset Foods in the northern suburbs is likely to have it. Though if this is proving as illusive as you suggest, I would phone ahead to double check before making a move.

Regards,

Believe it or not, White Castle has dusseldorf mustard for their "burgers". I really like it on them. They also are available in little packettes is you ask.

Colman mustard is generally available at Cost Plus World Markets.