Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce Recipe

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

Cook Time 10

Servings cups

Calories 448kcal

Author Bon Appeteach

Ingredients

1.5 cups Yellow Mustard
1/3 cup Honey
1/4 cup Brown Sugar
3 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tbsp Ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
3 cloves Garlic minced finely
1 tsp Smoky Paprika
1/2 tsp Onion Powder
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
10 dashes Tabasco Sauce use 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.

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