Mustard

Mustard seed, powdered mustard, and prepared mustard were among the leading export products from Pennsylvania in the eighteenth century. Some of the earliest glass factories in Pennsylvania produced black glass bottles for the mustard manufacturers. One of the first registered trademarks in colonial Pennsylvania was a mustard label incorporating the coat of arms of William Penn.

Mustard figured largely in traditional Pennsylvania Dutch cookery. The dried seeds were either fried or added without cooking to such dishes as hot slaw, potato salad, and the bacon dressings used on greens. The prepared mustards were often used as components in other recipes. For example, mustard mixed with apple butter was a popular condiment for roasted or grilled meats.