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Carolina mustard barbecue sauce

Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Keyword barbecue sauce recipe, carolina gold sauce, mustard bbq sauce, pulled pork sauce
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 16 servings
A golden South Carolina mustard sauce with onion, vinegar, brown sugar, molasses and smoked paprika, simmered slowly.

Ingredients

  • 2 c yellow mustard
  • 2/3 c white vinegar
  • 1 c dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 c molasses
  • 1/2 c onion grated
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp mustard powder
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Directions

  • Warm the oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Add the onion and half the salt and cook for about 5-6 minutes, until translucent and soft (do not let it crisp).
  • Add the mustard, vinegar, Worcestershire, and molasses and stir, then add the brown sugar and spices. Whisk well and simmer on low for 35-45 minutes, stirring often so it does not stick.
  • Let it cool, then pour through a fine-mesh strainer to take out the onion.
  • Use right away, or keep in a glass jar with a lid in the fridge.

Notes

Prep 15 minutes, cook 1 hr 15 mins. Keeps in the fridge for a week or so.

Nutrition

Serving: 70g | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 675mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1.1mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 16 servings; yellow mustard counted as prepared mustard, white vinegar counted as wine vinegar, mustard powder counted as ground mustard seed. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.