Elevate your BBQ game with this Low Country Mustard-Based Barbecue Sauce, a tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy condiment inspired by the flavors of South Carolina. This golden-hued sauce blends yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar with a touch of honey and a dash of smoky paprika, creating the perfect balance of zesty heat and mellow sweetness. With just 20 minutes from start to finish, this homemade barbecue sauce is as quick as it is flavorful. Perfectly suited for smoked or grilled meats, it’s a versatile addition to your cookout repertoire—use it as a mop sauce while cooking or as a bold dipping sauce. Make a batch today for a deliciously authentic Southern barbecue experience!
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In a medium saucepan, combine the yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup. Stir well to incorporate.
Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Mix thoroughly.
Pour in the water and stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once the sauce begins to bubble, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 10–15 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Add more salt, pepper, or cayenne for additional heat, if desired.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly. The sauce will thicken slightly as it cools.
Transfer the sauce to a clean jar or airtight container and refrigerate for up to two weeks.
Serve the mustard-based barbecue sauce as a condiment for smoked or grilled meats, or use it as a mop sauce while cooking.
Serving size | (539.7g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 527.1 |
Total Fat 9.6g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 0.5g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 3978.9mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 118.3g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 6.4g | 0% |
Total Sugars 90.4g | |
Protein 10.5g | 0% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 232.2mg | 0% |
Iron 7.2mg | 0% |
Potassium 926.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories