Description
Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce is a tangy and slightly sweet mustard-based sauce with a subtle kick of spice, perfect for enhancing grilled meats or as a versatile dipping sauce. It combines yellow mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, and warm spices to create a flavorful Southern classic.
Ingredients
Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, whisk together yellow mustard, honey, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne powder until fully blended.
- Bring to Boil: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil while whisking continuously to prevent burning.
- Simmer Sauce: Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently to allow flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Cool and Store: Remove the pan from heat and allow the BBQ sauce to cool to room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Serve: Use as a dipping sauce or brush onto grilled meats, poultry, or vegetables as desired for a tangy, flavorful finish.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the sauce sit overnight in the refrigerator to allow the spices to fully develop.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer it a few extra minutes until desired consistency is reached.
- Adjust cayenne powder to taste if you want more or less heat.
- This sauce pairs exceptionally well with pork, chicken, and smoked meats.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
