Carolina Gold Sauce (Print version)
Tangy, golden mustard BBQ sauce with cider vinegar, honey, brown sugar, and gentle heat.
# Ingredients:
For the sauce
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1 cup (240 g) prepared yellow mustard
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1/2 cup (120 ml) apple cider vinegar
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1/3 cup (110 g) honey
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1/4 cup (50 g) packed light brown sugar
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2 teaspoons gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more to taste
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
# Instructions:
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Add the mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, black pepper, and salt to a small saucepan.
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Set the pan over medium heat and whisk until the sauce is smooth and the sugar begins to dissolve, about 2 minutes.
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Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce smells mellow and lightly smoky. Do not let it boil hard.
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Taste while warm. Add a pinch more salt for depth, more vinegar for tang, or a little extra honey if the mustard tastes too sharp.
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Let the sauce cool for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a clean jar. Refrigerate until cold before using as a dip, glaze, or barbecue sauce.
# Good to know:
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Makes about 2 cups of sauce.
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Best after chilling for at least 1 hour.
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Use as a finishing glaze during the last 5-10 minutes of grilling.