Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce

Carolina gold BBQ sauce is the perfect combination of tangy, zesty, and sweet with a touch of heat. This mustard based sauce can be used as a marinade or glaze and makes the perfect complement to your favorite BBQ dishes like pulled pork, ribs, beef brisket, and chicken.

The bold flavor in this gold sauce was inspired by one of our favorite bbq restaurants. If you want to mellow the flavors a bit, use the optional tomato paste.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: cups

Calories: 37kcal

Author: Dahn Boquist

Ingredients

1 cup yellow mustard
⅓ cup Dijon mustard
¼ cup stone ground mustard or Deli mustard
½ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons hot sauce
2 teaspoons black pepper
½ teaspoon salt

Optional (to mellow the tang)

2 tablespoons tomato paste

Instructions

Place all the ingredients in a medium saucepan and stir well. Bring to a gentle simmer and stir for 5 to 8 minutes until slightly reduced and thickened.
Remove from heat and allow to cool before storing in a container.

Notes

Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your own preference or add a pinch of cayenne powder for extra heat.
You can substitute honey or white sugar for the brown sugar.
Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.

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