Carolina Gold Sauce Recipe

5 from 3 votes

Carolina gold BBQ sauce is lighter and tangier than tomato-based sauces, but it still packs a punch! Yellow mustard is the secret ingredient!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: condiment, Sauce

Cuisine: American

Servings:

In a saucepan, combine the yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, light brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and paprika. Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
1 cup yellow mustard, ½ cup apple cider vinegar, ½ cup light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, ¼ teaspoon ground paprika
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Once the sauce has simmered, remove it from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Transfer the sauce to an airtight container or a jar for storage.

Yield: This recipe makes approx. 2 cups of BBQ sauce. A serving is 2 tablespoons.

Storage: Store Carolina gold sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month or in the freezer for up to 6 months.