Description
Ready to elevate your BBQ game? This Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce brings bold Southern flavor right to your table. With its signature mustard base, zesty vinegar tang, and a touch of sweetness, it’s the perfect condiment for everything from pulled pork to grilled chicken. Whether you’re hunting for easy dinner ideas, quick BBQ recipes, or homemade food ideas, this golden sauce fits the bill. Thick, rich, and packed with attitude, it’s ideal for slathering, dipping, or drizzling on just about anything. Bring authentic Southern BBQ flavor to your next cookout with this easy recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup yellow mustard
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, brown sugar, and ketchup until smooth.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasonings: add more vinegar for tang, honey for sweetness, or salt to taste.
- Let sauce cool, then transfer to a clean jar or bottle. Store in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment