Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce
A bright, tangy South Carolina-style barbecue sauce built on yellow mustard with brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a warm spice backbone. Outstanding on pulled pork and grilled chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
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Combine 1 cup yellow mustard, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and 2 tsp hot sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until smooth.
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Stir in 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt.
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Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring frequently. Cook for 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the sugar is fully dissolved.
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Remove from heat and let cool. Taste and adjust sugar, vinegar, or heat as desired.
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Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.