Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce is a tangy, mustard-based concoction that originates from South Carolina, offering a delightful departure from the traditional tomato-based BBQ sauces. Its vibrant golden hue and zesty flavor profile, highlighted by mustard, vinegar, honey, and spices, make it a perfect complement for pork, chicken, and a variety of grilled or smoked meats.
Course BBQ, Condiment
Cuisine American
Keyword Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Servings 1.5cups
Calories 448kcal
Author Bon Appeteach
Ingredients
1.5cupsYellow Mustard
1/3cupHoney
1/4cupBrown Sugar
1tbspKetchup
1tbspWorcestershire Sauce
3clovesGarlicminced finely
1tspSmoky Paprika
1/2tspOnion Powder
1/2tspBlack Pepper
1/2tsp Kosher Salt
10 dashesTabasco Sauceuse less if you don't want the heat
Instructions
In a pot over medium- low heat combine the mustard, honey, brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar.
Add in the paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and kosher salt and whisk to combine.
Let the mixture cook on a light simmer until heated through about 5-6 minutes.
Remove from the heat and taste test to adjust seasonings. Add in the Tabasco sauce for additional heat.
Let cool full before storing in a glass jar in the fridge.
Notes
For a delicious variation, add 1/2 cup of your favorite beer. Let the mixture come to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes or so. Stir as needed and then cool before storing.