Description
Carolina gold bbq sauce blends tangy mustard with sweet honey for a classic Southern condiment. Balanced flavors will elevate grilled meats and bring zesty charm to your summer cookouts.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup honey
Acidic Components:
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
Seasonings and Spices:
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Pour all ingredients into a medium saucepan, ensuring even distribution for consistent flavor development.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously to prevent sugar from burning and promote smooth integration of ingredients.
- Maintain gentle heat for approximately 5 minutes, watching for complete brown sugar dissolution and sauce reaching a harmonious blend.
- Remove pan from heat source, allowing the Carolina Gold BBQ sauce to naturally cool to room temperature.
- Transfer the cooled sauce into a sealed glass container or mason jar with an airtight lid.
- Refrigerate the sauce, which will maintain optimal taste and quality for up to one week.
Notes
- Adjust heat levels by adding more hot sauce or reducing it for a milder flavor profile.
- Select high-quality mustard for authentic Carolina-style tang and depth of taste.
- Experiment with apple cider vinegar varieties to customize the sauce’s subtle sweetness and acidity.
- Allow sauce to rest overnight in the refrigerator to enhance flavor melding and develop richer complexity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 48
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg