South Carolina Mustard Spiked Barbecue Sauce

Bring bold Southern flair to your barbecue game with this South Carolina Mustard Spiked Barbecue Sauce—a tantalizing blend of tangy, sweet, and smoky flavors. Anchored by vibrant yellow mustard and balanced with apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and a touch of honey, this golden-hued sauce delivers a perfect combination of acidity and sweetness. A medley of spices, including smoked paprika, garlic powder, and optional cayenne pepper, adds depth and a subtle kick, making it ideal for slathering on pulled pork, grilled chicken, or smoked ribs. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make sauce is as versatile as it is flavorful, doubling as a glaze, baste, or dipping sauce. It also stores beautifully in the fridge, so you’ll never be far from a taste of Carolina barbecue perfection.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

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
• 0.33 cup, packed Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.

Step 2

Whisk the mixture well to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.

Step 3

Add the black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using) into the saucepan.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld and the sugar to dissolve completely.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed (add more sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tanginess, or hot sauce for heat).

Step 7

Once thickened to the desired consistency, remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly before using.

Step 8

Use immediately as a glaze, baste, or dipping sauce, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(496.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	539.9

Total Fat 9.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2978.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 121.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.3g	0%
Total Sugars 92.9g
Protein 10.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 231.0mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 913.6mg	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%