Brandy-Infused Carolina Gold Mustard BBQ Sauce: South Carolina's Secret
This barbecue sauce combines Dijon mustard with white balsamic vinegar and brandy reduced to enhance its flavor. Black peppercorns, honey, lemon juice, butter, and red pepper flakes enrich the sauce with balanced heat, sweetness, and acidity. The slow simmer melds the ingredients into a thick, flavorful condiment typical of South Carolina style BBQ.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup brandy
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 cup Dijon mustard
- ½ cup white balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Reduce brandy by half in a pan over medium heat.
- Crush the peppercorns and add them to the pan.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the pan. Stir to combine them.
- Cook the sauce over medium-low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Notes
- Toast whole black peppercorns in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant before crushing for better flavor.
- Use a good quality Dijon mustard to ensure the best taste in the sauce.
- Allow the sauce to rest overnight in the refrigerator to develop more complex flavors.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 116kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 399mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 102mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 415IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.