Get your smokers and grills ready for summer with this classic Carolina mustard bbq sauce recipe from South Carolina. It goes perfectly with pork or grilled chicken.
Mustard barbecue sauce can be served with any form of barbecued pork, but you can also serve it with chicken. Try it as a dipping sauce for appetizers.
What Does Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce Taste Like?
This mustard bbq sauce is a wonderful mix of sweet and tangy and spicy. You get a double whammy of tang from the mix of apple cider vinegar along with yellow mustard, which has a respectable level of tang on its own.
Youll find a wonderful sweetness from the brown sugar and honey, a welcomed savory taste from the seasonings, as well as enticing spicy notes from the cayenne.
If youd like to up that overall heat factor, you can easily include extra cayenne pepper in the mix, or introduce some spicy chili flakes.
If youd prefer a no-heat version, simply omit the cayenne and focus on the other ingredients.
Lets talk about how to make mustard bbq sauce, shall we?
Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce Recipe (Carolina Gold)
South Carolina has a rich and proud history in barbecue. Growing up, I only knew of tomato-based barbecue sauces. Sadly, they were all Id ever been introduced to.
Little did I know there were so many other types of barbecue sauces out there, and a practically infinite variation of them, but each with their own unique base. This mustard-based barbecue sauce is one of them.
Is this the best Mustard BBQ Sauce ever?
FAQ
What compliments BBQ sauce?
What is the mustard sauce used for?
Does mustard and BBQ go together?
What kind of mustard do you use for BBQ sauce?
It hales from South Carolina and always starts with yellow mustard. Don’t try to use Dijon or gourmet mustard, just a simple yellow mustard. The combination of mustard, vinegar, honey, sugar, and spices will result in sweet, tangy and a little spicy sauce.
What is good substitute for mustard seeds?
If you need a substitute for mustard seeds, there are a few that you can try. The first one you might try is horseradish, however, this might be a bit spicy for some. If horseradish is too spicy for your tastebuds you can also try to use caraway seeds since they have a similar flavour. You can use mustard instead of mustard seeds, if you are okay with using mustard. Another option is wasabi powder, but like horseradish this might be a bit spicy, and also it might be hard to find. This is because most wasabi you buy in the store is just horseradish coloured green. The last option I will mention is turmeric, this could be a good choice because it can increase the nutritional value of your food.
What do you eat with Carolina mustard BBQ sauce?
Enjoy! Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce is particular delicious when served with pulled pork on a bun, topped with crunchy coleslaw. It is also wonderful spooned over grilled pork chops or grilled chicken. I’ve also enjoyed it over smoked pork ribs, where the tanginess really shines.
What is mustard barbecue sauce?
Mustard barbecue sauce is a yellow-colored sauce typically served on the table to add to barbecued meat. It has a base of mustard, vinegar, sugar, and spices. This type of barbecue sauce adds a savory, tart flavor that matches well with the sweeter taste of barbecued pork. It might contain gluten if malt vinegar is used as an ingredient.