Mop and Marinade Sauce
Elevate your grilling game with this versatile Mop and Marinade Sauce—a tangy, smoky, and slightly sweet concoction that’s perfect for barbecue enthusiasts. Featuring a bold blend of apple cider vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and a medley of spices, this sauce boasts a well-rounded flavor profile that enhances any protein. Use it as a marinade to tenderize and infuse meats with deep, savory notes, or brush it on as a mop while grilling or smoking to keep your dishes juicy and flavorful. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make sauce is a must-have for your next cookout and can be stored for up to one week, ensuring BBQ perfection every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, water, and ketchup. Stir until well blended.
Add Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring to dissolve the sugar and combine the ingredients.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Use the sauce as a marinade by coating your protein of choice and letting it sit refrigerated for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Alternatively, use the sauce as a mop while grilling or smoking by brushing it onto the meat periodically to keep it moist and flavorful.
Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake or stir before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
338 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.5 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4062 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.5 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 845 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.
