Mike's Mop Sauce
Transform your barbecue game with Mike's Mop Sauce, the ultimate tangy, smoky, and slightly sweet basting sauce designed to keep your grilled or smoked meats tender, flavorful, and irresistibly juicy. This easy-to-make sauce combines apple cider vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of brown sugar, perfectly balanced with bold spices like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and just a hint of heat from hot sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes, Mike's Mop Sauce is perfect for brushing onto ribs, brisket, or chicken every 20–30 minutes during cooking, ensuring each bite is packed with flavor. Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ or perfecting your smoker skills, this versatile mop sauce will become your go-to recipe for mouthwatering results.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Water
- 0.5 cup Ketchup
- 0.25 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Kosher salt
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, water, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar.
Step 2
Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Whisk in the yellow mustard, hot sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and kosher salt.
Step 4
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 5
Once the sauce is slightly thickened, remove it from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Step 6
Use the sauce as a basting mop while grilling or smoking meats, applying it every 20-30 minutes for maximum flavor and moisture.
Step 7
Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (991.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 443.3 |
| Total Fat 1.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2357.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 89.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 65.5g | |
| Protein 2.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 188.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1089.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories