Description
This Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce, also known as Carolina Gold, is a tangy, mustard-based sauce with a balance of sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for enhancing grilled meats or as a dipping sauce.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 3/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch or more of cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Dash of hot sauce
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Whisk all of the ingredients together in a large bowl until thoroughly mixed.
- Simmer Sauce: Transfer the mixture to a small pot and simmer gently for 10 minutes to blend the flavors and thicken the sauce slightly. Then let it cool.
- Refrigerate: Pour the cooled sauce into a jar, cover it, and refrigerate for at least one day to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: When ready to use, warm the sauce in a small pot and serve with your favorite dishes.
Notes
- The sauce has a mild heat factor but offers a juicy and tart flavor profile.
- This recipe makes about 2 cups of BBQ sauce, which serves approximately 16 people.
- For a spicier sauce, increase the cayenne pepper to taste.
- The sauce can be stored refrigerated for up to two weeks.
- Great for pulled pork, chicken, or as a dipping sauce for fries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
