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Flavorful Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce Recipe with Mustard and Honey Easy Homemade

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A quick and easy homemade Carolina Gold BBQ sauce featuring a perfect balance of tangy mustard and sweet honey, ideal for ribs, pulled pork, and more.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow mustard (240 ml)
  • 1/3 cup honey (113 g)
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (60 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (25 g)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (15 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (2 g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (1 g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (1 g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (0.5 g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (3 g)
  • 1/4 cup water (60 ml)

Instructions

  1. Combine 1 cup yellow mustard, 1/3 cup honey, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar in a medium saucepan. Whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  2. Stir in 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix well.
  3. Place the pan over low heat. Add 1/4 cup water and whisk again. Let the sauce come to a gentle simmer with bubbles forming around the edges, not a rolling boil, for 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  4. Check the sauce thickness and adjust by adding more water if too thick or simmering longer if too thin. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon.
  5. Taste and adjust sweetness or tang by adding small increments of honey or vinegar, whisking after each addition.
  6. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then transfer to a clean jar or container. Cover and refrigerate. Flavors improve after a night in the fridge.

Notes

Keep heat low to avoid bitterness from mustard. Whisk often to prevent lumps and scorching. Sauce thickens in fridge; stir in water or vinegar to loosen before serving. Can be stored refrigerated up to two weeks or frozen up to three months. For vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup and use vegan Worcestershire sauce. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of Worcestershire sauce if needed.

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