South Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce

South Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce

Tangy yellow mustard sauce simmered with vinegar and brown sugar for pulled pork.

Total 30 min Makes 16 oz Calories 45/serving

Dietary

Pescatarian, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy

This Lowcountry-style sauce balances sharp mustard, cider vinegar, and brown sugar into a glossy, pourable glaze. Simmering mellows the raw bite of the mustard while thickening the sauce just enough to cling to pulled pork, chicken, or ribs. It keeps well in the fridge, so it's worth making a batch ahead for weekend grilling.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup yellow mustard
  • 1/3 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method

  1. In a small saucepan, whisk together the yellow mustard, cider vinegar, and brown sugar until smooth.

  2. Add the butter, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper.

  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, whisking occasionally until the butter melts and the sauce is smooth.

  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and darkens in color.

  5. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature; the sauce will thicken further as it cools.

  6. Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.

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    South Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce

    This Lowcountry-style sauce balances sharp mustard, cider vinegar, and brown sugar into a glossy, pourable glaze. Simmering mellows the raw bite of the mustard while thickening the sauce just enough to cling to pulled pork, chicken, or ribs. It keeps well in the fridge, so it's worth making a batch ahead for weekend grilling.

    30 min 16 oz 45 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup yellow mustard
    • 1/3 cup cider vinegar
    • 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
    • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

    Method

    1. 1

      In a small saucepan, whisk together the yellow mustard, cider vinegar, and brown sugar until smooth.

    2. 2

      Add the butter, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper.

    3. 3

      Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, whisking occasionally until the butter melts and the sauce is smooth.

    4. 4

      Reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and darkens in color.

    5. 5

      Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature; the sauce will thicken further as it cools.

    6. 6

      Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.