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A jar of Carolina gold bbq sauce next to grilled pork chops.

Carolina Gold Sauce Recipe

Tangy, sweet, and smoky, this Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce is an easy homemade mustard-based barbecue sauce inspired by South Carolina tradition. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's perfect for brushing on chicken, pork, burgers, or serving as a flavorful dipping sauce.
4.84 from 12 votes
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course seasoning, sauces, and marinade
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 161 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup prepared yellow mustard
  • ½ cup brown sugar (A brown sugar substitute may be used such as brown/gold allulose.)
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (add more to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a saucepan and heat over medium heat until brown sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  • Removed from heat and let cool.
  • Store in an air-tight container for up to 7 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 1146mgPotassium: 112mgFiber: 2gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 387IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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