Low Country Barbecue Sauce Mustard Based
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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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Yellow mustard
- 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.33 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
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.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
527 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.6 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3979 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.3 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.4 g | ||
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 232 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 926 mg | 20% | |
*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.
