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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.

15 minEasyServes 1660 cal/serving

AmericanSauceStovetopVegetarianVeganLow CarbKosher-styleGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeShellfish-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeCorn-Free

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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. 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. 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. 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. 4

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

  5. 5

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

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What is 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. This reference files it under American sauce: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 15 minutes start to finish.

How do I know when Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until the sauce thickens slightly and the sugar is fully dissolved.

Is there a substitute for Worcestershire sauce in Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce?

The entry for Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce calls for 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce. In its place: Soy sauce with a few drops of vinegar and a pinch of sugar.

How hot is Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce?

Moderately. The heat in Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce comes from 2 tsp hot sauce. For a milder plate, start with half the hot sauce and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce keto-friendly?

A serving of Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

Does Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce contain fish?

Yes: 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce keep?

Refrigerate Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce in a sealed jar and use it within four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

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