Big Daddy's Carolina Style Barbecue Sauce
Tangy, sweet, and packed with bold flavor, Big Daddy's Carolina Style Barbecue Sauce is the perfect addition to your backyard grilling repertoire. This easy-to-make recipe combines classic Carolina mustard barbecue traditions with a touch of brown sugar and honey for just the right balance of sweetness and heat. Apple cider vinegar brings the signature tang, while a smoky hint of paprika and a kick of hot sauce elevate its depth. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect as a glaze, dip, or drizzle for pulled pork, chicken, or ribs. Homemade barbecue sauce never tasted so authentic—bring the flavors of the Carolinas to your table today!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Yellow mustard
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar over medium heat.
Step 2
Whisk in the honey, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce until fully incorporated.
Step 3
Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan.
Step 4
Stir the mixture thoroughly and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
Step 5
Allow the sauce to cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.
Step 6
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Step 7
Transfer the sauce to an airtight container or jar and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Step 8
Serve as a dip, glaze, or drizzle over your favorite barbecue dishes for an authentic Carolina flavor!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (657.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 701.9 |
| Total Fat 9.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4170.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 158.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 131.8g | |
| Protein 10.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 247.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1013.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories