Carolina Gold BBQ sauce is a classic Southern condiment that's made with yellow mustard, honey, and spices. This gold BBQ sauce is thick, tangy, and sweet, perfect for grilling, smoking, or dipping.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Carolina Gold BBQ sauce is popular year-round, but it is especially popular during the summer months when people are grilling more often. It is also a popular sauce to use for tailgating and other outdoor events.
What is the difference between Carolina Gold BBQ sauce and other types of BBQ sauce?
Carolina Gold BBQ sauce is a mustard-based sauce, while other types of BBQ sauce are typically tomato-based. This gives Carolina Gold BBQ sauce a unique flavor that is tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy.
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- Why You Will Love This Recipe
- What is the difference between Carolina Gold BBQ sauce and other types of BBQ sauce?
- Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce Ingredients
- How to Make Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce
- Carolina Gold Sauce Barbecue Ideas
- Related Recipes
- Substitutions and Variations
- Equipment
- Storage and Reheating
- Tips for Success
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Food Safety
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Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce Ingredients
The ingredients to make this Carolina Gold BBQ sauce recipe are simple and can be found at most grocery stores. Use it to barbecue a variety of meats, as well as a delicious dipping sauce.
- French's Yellow Mustard - Or any brand of yellow mustard.
- Honey - Any flavor.
- Brown sugar - Light or dark.
- Apple cider vinegar - Or, plain white distilled will also work.
- Worcestershire sauce
- Liquid smoke - Optional.
- Garlic powder
- Cayenne pepper
- Black pepper
- Salt
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce
To make Carolina Mustard BBQ sauce, simply combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded.
Remove from the heat and let cool slightly before serving as a dip or slathering on chicken, ribs, and pulled pork sandwiches.
Add Ingredients To A Sauce Pan
- Add the yellow mustard, honey, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, to a 1 quart sauce pan. Stir to combine.
- Stir in the garlic powder, salt, cayenne, and black pepper.
Simmer Ingredients
- Heat over medium high until you reach a low boil, then reduce to low and simmer for 3 minutes.
Transfer To Storage Container
- Remove from heat and pour into a Ball Canning jar until ready to use. Keep unused barbecue sauce refrigerated.
Baste Barbeque With Carolina Gold Sauce
Baste your chicken once before grilling, half way through grilling, and if you like, after grilling. When barbecuing chicken wings or ribs, pour a little Carolina gold sauce in a bowl to dip the wings or ribs in.
Carolina Gold Sauce Barbecue Ideas
This sauce can be served on a variety of meats, such as ribs, chicken, and pork. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for french fries, onion rings, and other finger foods.
Spoon some Carolina gold sauce on your next pulled pork sandwich, use it to dip our ribs in, and it's perfect for making Oven Baked Honey Gold Wings.
Some additional classic side dishes include our Amish Coleslaw, Smoked Baked Beans, Bowtie Pesto Pasta Salad, and Banana Pudding Ice Cream.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few substitutions and variations using this Carolina Gold BBQ sauce recipe as a base:
- For a smoky sauce, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika, or ¼ teaspoon of Liquid Smoke.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different variations. You can add different spices, herbs, or even fruit juice to the sauce to give it a unique flavor.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this Carolina Gold BBQ sauce recipe.
Storage and Reheating
- Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Freeze the sauce for up to three months.
- To reheat the sauce, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and then heat it in a saucepan over low heat until warmed through.
Tips for Success
- Use good quality ingredients. The quality of the ingredients you use will make a big difference in the taste of the sauce.
- Don't overcook the sauce. The sauce should be simmered for just a few minutes, or it will become too thick.
- Taste the sauce as you go. This will help you to adjust the seasonings to your liking.
- Make a big batch of the sauce and store it in the refrigerator, or freeze it!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use a different type of vinegar, such as white vinegar or balsamic vinegar. However, the flavor of the sauce will be different depending on the type of vinegar you use.
Yes, you can add more heat to the sauce by adding more cayenne pepper.
This sauce can be served on a variety of meats, such as ribs, chicken, and pork. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for french fries, onion rings, and other finger foods.
The best type of mustard to use for Carolina Gold BBQ sauce is yellow mustard. However, you can also use Dijon mustard or brown mustard if you prefer.
Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat.
- Wash hands after touching raw meat.
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
- Never leave cooking food unattended.
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds.
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow mustard French's or any brand.
- 4 tablespoon honey
- ½ cup brown sugar light or dark
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder or garlic granules
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper fine ground
Instructions
- Add the yellow mustard, honey, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, to a 1 quart sauce pan. Stir to combine.1 cup yellow mustard, 4 tablespoon honey, ½ cup brown sugar, ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Stir in the garlic powder, salt, cayenne, and black pepper.½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon cayenne, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Heat over medium high until you reach a low boil, then reduce to low and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and pour into a Ball Canning jar until ready to use. Keep unused barbecue sauce refrigerated.
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