Carolina Mustard Barbecue Sauce

Get ready to elevate your barbecue game with this Carolina Mustard Barbecue Sauce, a bold and tangy must-have for grilled meats and classic Southern dishes! This vibrant, golden sauce combines the zesty kick of yellow mustard with the tang of apple cider vinegar, the sweetness of brown sugar and honey, and a hint of spice from hot sauce and smoked paprika. Perfectly balanced and simmered to perfection, this easy-to-make sauce comes together in just 15 minutes and is packed with layers of flavor. Use it as a glaze, marinade, or dipping sauce to bring a distinctive Southern flair to ribs, pulled pork, or grilled chicken. With its rich, smoky-sweet tang, this versatile mustard barbecue sauce will quickly become your go-to recipe for summertime cookouts and beyond. Store it in the fridge and enjoy its flavor-packed punch for up to two weeks!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Yellow mustard
• 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 0.333 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Whisk together until smooth.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 3

Once the mixture starts to simmer, reduce the heat to low and stir in the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Cook the sauce on low heat for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together and thicken slightly.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.

Step 6

Transfer the sauce to a glass jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to two weeks.

Step 7

Serve the sauce as a glaze, marinade, or dipping sauce for your favorite barbecue dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(502.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	540.3

Total Fat 9.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5338.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 122.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.3g	0%
Total Sugars 93.4g
Protein 10.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 228.2mg	0%
Iron 7.2mg	0%
Potassium 916.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 13.9%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 79.3%