Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce

Name: Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: American
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

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.

15 minEasyServes 1660 cal/serving

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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

1

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.
2

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.
3

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.
4

Remove from heat and let cool. Taste and adjust sugar, vinegar, or heat as desired.
5

Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Questions

How long does Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce keep?

Refrigerated in a sealed jar, it keeps four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce?

Yes. As written it serves 16. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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