Carolina Mustard Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Elevate your pulled pork sandwiches with this quick and easy Carolina Mustard Barbecue Sauce! Developed by renowned chef Steven Raichlen, this recipe delivers a tangy, sweet, and subtly spicy sauce in just 10 minutes. After hours of slow-cooking your pork, reward yourself with the ultimate topping. Perfect for 5-6 juicy sandwiches, this recipe is a must-try for barbecue lovers!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 543.9 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Carolina Mustard Barbecue Sauce

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How to Make Carolina Mustard Barbecue Sauce

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup yellow mustard, ½ cup honey, ¼ cup brown sugar, and ¼ cup apple cider vinegar.
  2. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over low heat. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly and the flavors have melded.
  3. Remove from heat and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Start with ½ teaspoon of each and adjust accordingly.
  4. Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl. Serve warm over your favorite pulled pork for the best flavor experience, or allow to cool to room temperature.
  5. Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

39 g

Sugar

521g

Fat

0g

Carbs

45g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Carolina Mustard Barbecue Sauce?

Carolina Mustard Barbecue Sauce takes about 15 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Carolina Mustard Barbecue Sauce?

Carolina Mustard Barbecue Sauce has approximately 543.9 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 45 g carbohydrates and 3 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Carolina Mustard Barbecue Sauce?

The key ingredients for Carolina Mustard Barbecue Sauce are Prepared Yellow Mustard, Honey, Light Brown Sugar, Distilled White Vinegar, Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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