Description
This Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce recipe offers a tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy mustard-based sauce perfect for enhancing grilled or smoked meats. Combining yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, and a blend of spices and sweeteners, this sauce brings authentic Southern flavor in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce
- 1 cup yellow mustard
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- 1 pinch granulated garlic
- 1 Tbsp. ketchup (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly mix together yellow mustard, light brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, honey, black pepper, cayenne pepper, onion powder, granulated garlic, and optional ketchup until fully blended.
- Simmer Sauce: Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and heat over medium heat. Bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to dissolve the brown sugar completely and allow the flavors to meld together, typically for about 5-7 minutes.
- Cool and Store: Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, store the sauce in the refrigerator until ready to serve. This sauce can be refrigerated for up to two weeks.
Notes
- You can adjust the cayenne pepper quantity to control the spice level.
- Ketchup is optional but adds a subtle sweetness and color to the sauce.
- This sauce pairs excellently with grilled chicken, pork, and ribs.
- Allowing the sauce to rest overnight in the refrigerator can enhance the flavor even more.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
