Description
Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce is a tangy, slightly sweet, and smoky mustard-based sauce perfect for enhancing grilled or baked pork and chicken. This classic Southern sauce combines yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, and a blend of spices for a rich and flavorful condiment that's quick to prepare and versatile to use.
Ingredients
Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup yellow prepared mustard
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, add the yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, molasses, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, liquid smoke, garlic powder, garlic salt, and ground pepper.
- Whisk and Heat: Use a whisk to mix all the ingredients well until smooth. Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and heat the mixture until it reaches a low simmer.
- Simmer and Thicken: Once the sauce begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 5 minutes. This simmering step helps the flavors meld and slightly thickens the sauce.
- Cool the Sauce: Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the sauce to cool to room temperature. This cooling will help it thicken further and be ready for use.
- Use and Store: Brush the sauce onto pork or chicken during grilling or baking for an authentic Carolina Gold flavor. Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container and refrigerate; it will keep well for up to 1 month.
Notes
- This sauce pairs exceptionally well with pulled pork, grilled chicken, and ribs.
- Adjust the hot sauce quantity to increase or decrease the heat level to your preference.
- Use liquid smoke carefully to avoid overpowering the sauce's natural flavors.
- Refrigerate the sauce in a sealed container to maximize shelf life up to one month.
