Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce Recipe

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Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Mustard-based Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce is my go-to when it comes to summer grilling! Instead of being overly sweet like some ketchup-based sauces, it's perfectly tangy and sweet with a hint of smoky flavor.

I love brushing it on ribs, using it as a marinade and sauce for grilled chicken or pulled pork, or even enjoying it as a dipping sauce for homemade chicken tenders. This will be your new favorite BBQ sauce recipe for sure!

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Makes: 3 cups

Ingredients

1 cup yellow mustard
1/3 cup dijon mustard
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke, like applewood or hickory
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup of beer*

Instructions

Combine the mustard, dijon, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, liquid smoke, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cider vinegar, and beer in a non-reactive saucepan and whisk until smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove from the heat, season to taste, and cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight glass container in the fridge for up to 1 month.

Notes

I recommend using a low-hop beer (no IPAs!) like an amber ale, brown ale, bock, or lager-style beer. A hoppy beer will likely make the BBQ sauce taste bitter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cupCalories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1578mgPotassium: 403mgFiber: 5gSugar: 57gVitamin A: 257IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 3mg