Description
Carolina Gold Barbecue Sauce brings tangy mustard magic to grilled delights with a perfect balance of sweet and zesty flavors. Crafted from classic Southern ingredients, this sauce elevates meats and delivers a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) yellow mustard
- ¼ cup (60 ml) honey
- ⅓ cup (75 g) brown sugar
Sweet Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) molasses
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) Tabasco sauce
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon coarse salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and a heavy-bottomed saucepan to create a vibrant Carolina Gold barbecue sauce with complex flavor profiles.
- Pour yellow mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, molasses, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper into the saucepan, whisking thoroughly to create a smooth, homogeneous mixture.
- Position the saucepan on medium heat, allowing the sauce to reach a gentle, consistent simmer while stirring frequently to prevent potential burning or uneven heating.
- Reduce heat to low, maintaining a soft bubbling and continuing to stir, which helps develop deeper flavors and prevents ingredient separation.
- Allow the sauce to gently bubble for approximately 4 to 6 minutes, periodically tasting and adjusting seasonings to achieve desired tanginess and heat level.
- Consider adding extra honey for sweetness or additional Tabasco sauce for increased spiciness, ensuring a balanced and personalized flavor profile.
- Remove the saucepan from heat, letting the sauce cool completely at room temperature to allow flavors to meld and intensify.
- Transfer the cooled sauce into a clean glass jar or airtight container, which can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks, ready to enhance your favorite grilled dishes.
Notes
- Unlock the secret to authentic South Carolina barbecue with this tangy, sweet, and spicy sauce that transforms ordinary grilling into a flavor explosion.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting Tabasco sauce and balance sweetness with honey or brown sugar for a personalized barbecue experience.
- Whisking ingredients thoroughly before heating ensures a smooth, consistent sauce without lumps or uneven flavor distribution.
- Gentle simmering is crucial to develop deep flavors and prevent scorching, so maintain low-medium heat and stir frequently.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, allowing flavors to meld and intensify over time.
- Perfect as a marinade, dipping sauce, or finishing glaze for chicken, pork, or grilled vegetables, making it a versatile kitchen staple.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg