Carolina Gold Mustard BBQ Sauce

Enjoy a fast and easy twist on the classic, tomato-based BBQ sauce. If you like mustard, then you'll love this sweet and savory sauce on almost everything.

Makes about 2 cups

Course Condiment

Cuisine American, Southern

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 36kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

1 cup (240g) yellow mustard
¼-⅓ cup (85-115g) honey
2 teaspoons (7g) garlic powder
2 teaspoons (6g) onion powder
2-4 tablespoons (25-50g) brown sugar (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon (3g) smoked paprika
⅓ cup (80g) apple cider vinegar
1-2 tablespoons (15-30g) tomato paste
1 tablespoon (15g) Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon (1g) cayenne pepper (optional)
1-2 teaspoons (3-6g) freshly ground black pepper
salt to taste (see notes)

Instructions

Whisk the mustard, honey, garlic and onion powder, brown sugar, smoked paprika, vinegar, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.
You can use it as is, or heat it in a small saucepan to a simmer. Stir constantly to avoid burning, and cook for 5-10 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the flavors develop.
Adjust seasoning to taste with salt, pepper, vinegar, or honey as you go. Use immediately or let it cool and store it in a glass jar in the fridge for up to two weeks. The flavors will be even better the next day.

Notes

Since mustard and Worcestershire sauce already have salt, I wait until everything else is mixed to taste it. Then, taste a little bit, and if it seems bland, add a pinch of salt, stir it in, wait a few minutes, then taste it again.
If you like more tart than sweet, start with half the brown sugar and honey, then add more as needed while simmering it. You can do the same thing with the vinegar to get the desired balance between sweetness and acidity. The key is using a little at a time to avoid going overboard.
Make the sauce the day before if possible so the flavors have time to develop.
Please remember that the nutritional information is an approximation and can vary greatly based on the ingredients used in the recipe.

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