Carolina Style Mustard Bbq Sauce Recipe

Experience the legendary taste of Carolina BBQ with this mouthwatering mustard-based sauce! Inspired by Mike Mills' acclaimed recipe from "Peace, Love, & BBQ," this sauce is so good, it rivals even Maurice Bessinger's famous creations (according to our neighbor!). We've tweaked it for perfection – tangy, sweet, and incredibly versatile. Perfect for ribs, chicken, pulled pork, ham sandwiches, or even sausage biscuits! This recipe is also easily adaptable for diabetic-friendly diets. Get ready to elevate your BBQ game!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 407.7 kcal
Protein 22g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Carolina Style Mustard Bbq Sauce

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How to Make Carolina Style Mustard Bbq Sauce

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together all ingredients.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly.
  3. Continue whisking until the sugar is completely dissolved (about 5 minutes).
  4. Avoid overcooking; simmering gently is key to maintaining the perfect texture and flavor.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool completely.
  6. Once cooled, transfer the BBQ sauce to a sterilized glass jar and store in the refrigerator.
  7. For a diabetic-friendly version: Substitute 1/2 cup of your preferred sugar substitute and 1 teaspoon of molasses for the light brown sugar.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

114 g

Sugar

256g

Fat

2g

Carbs

26g