Description
Southern kitchens come alive with Georgia Mustard Barbecue Sauce, a tangy golden condiment that dances between sweet and spicy. Grill masters and backyard chefs will savor this classic Carolina-style sauce perfect for basting ribs, pulled pork, and summer cookouts.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce Base:
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) yellow mustard
- ¼ cup (59 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup (84 grams) honey (or brown sugar)
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) ketchup
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) onion powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) black pepper
Optional Heat:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) hot sauce (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients in a medium saucepan, preparing to create a vibrant Georgia-style mustard barbecue sauce.
- Whisk together mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce until the mixture becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Incorporate the dry spices by carefully stirring in smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, ensuring even distribution throughout the liquid base.
- Position the saucepan over low heat, allowing the ingredients to meld and develop a rich, complex flavor profile while gently simmering.
- Stir the sauce periodically, watching as it gradually thickens and transforms into a glossy, aromatic condiment over 5-10 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat once the sauce reaches a desirable consistency, allowing it to cool completely at room temperature.
- Transfer the cooled sauce to an airtight container, sealing and refrigerating to preserve its fresh, tangy character for up to two weeks.
- Unleash the sauce’s versatility by using it as a basting glaze for grilled meats, a zesty dipping companion, or a flavor-packed drizzle over pulled pork, ribs, or chicken.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting hot sauce quantity for spice-sensitive diners or fire-breathing barbecue enthusiasts.
- Swap honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for vegan-friendly alternative that maintains sweet-tangy profile.
- Enhance sauce depth by roasting garlic and onion powders briefly in pan before mixing to intensify smoky, caramelized notes.
- Preserve sauce longevity by using clean utensils when storing and keeping container sealed tightly in refrigerator to prevent contamination.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg