Carolina Mustard Bbq and Basting Sauce
Elevate your barbecue game with this bold and tangy Carolina Mustard BBQ and Basting Sauce, a true Southern classic that’s both versatile and irresistibly flavorful. Combining the zesty punch of yellow mustard with the tang of apple cider vinegar and a touch of sweetness from brown sugar and honey, this sauce strikes the perfect balance between tangy and sweet. Infused with layers of flavor from Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and a medley of aromatic spices like smoked paprika and garlic powder, it’s designed to complement grilled meats, smoked ribs, or even pulled pork. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make sauce pairs perfectly with your next cookout, whether you use it as a basting glaze or a finishing drizzle. Plus, it stores beautifully in the fridge for up to two weeks, making it the ideal make-ahead companion for any barbecue enthusiast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Yellow mustard
- 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.333 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and honey. Whisk together until smooth and well mixed.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
Once simmering, add the Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, and salt. Stir well to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for about 8-10 minutes, stirring often. This will help the flavors meld together and the sauce to slightly thicken.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary, such as adding a touch more honey for sweetness or more vinegar for tanginess, based on your preference.
Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool to room temperature. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container for storage. It can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Use the sauce to baste meats during grilling or smoking or serve as a finishing sauce for a bold, tangy kick.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.2 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3442 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.9 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 88.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.9 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 853 mg | 18% | |
*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.
