Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Slew. Slew and slewing are a terms which can refer to a spacecraft's orientation or movement in reference to a plane or fixed position such as Earth, the Sun, another celestial body or other point in space.
Can dry mustard be substituted for mustard seed when canning pickles? How much is used? Yes, dry mustard can safely be used as a substitute for mustard seed. However, it may make the brine cloudier than mustard seed and may alter the flavor. 1 teaspoon mustard seeds = 1 teaspoons dry mustard. This substitution is most likely for use in foods and in making mustard vs. being used to flavor a brine.
Mustard Varieties. Prepared mustards usually consist of a combination of any variety of mustard seeds with vinegar or wine as an acidic fixative, plus salt and various spices, depending on the blend. Prepared mustard generally has about one-third to one-half the strength of dry mustard. There are hundreds of varieties of prepared mustards, including many specialty blends which include a fruit, herb, or spice base. Here are some of the most popular types.