South Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 cups
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Calories
368 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
South Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce
Description
South Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce uses a base of yellow mustard complemented by optional whole grain mustard for added texture. The combination of apple cider vinegar, honey, brown sugar, and ketchup creates a balance of tanginess and sweetness. Chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and onion granules season the sauce with warmth and depth. Cooking the sauce slowly over low heat for about 15 minutes helps meld the flavors and soften the mustard's bite.
Post-cooking, the sauce can be cooled and served at room temperature or gently reheated before use. Some cooks blend the sauce to achieve a smoother consistency, though retaining some texture gives it character. Resting the sauce for a day allows the flavors to harmonize further and intensify.
This mustard-based sauce pairs especially well with grilled pork, chicken, or use as a condiment for barbecue dishes. It is a notable style from South Carolina, offering a sharp mustard presence balanced by sweet and tangy notes.
Storing the sauce covered in the refrigerator keeps it fresh up to 10 days. It is not suitable for freezing. Garlic and onion granule substitutions with fresh minced versions require pre-cooking to mellow strong raw flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups yellow mustard
- ¼ cup whole grain mustard optional
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic granules
- 2 teaspoons onion granules
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to a medium-size pot and cook over low heat for 15 minutes while occasionally stirring.
- Cool and serve.
Notes
- Make the sauce a day ahead to allow the flavors to meld thoroughly.
- Simmer gently and stir occasionally to avoid bitterness from mustard.
- Fresh minced garlic and onion can substitute granules but should be sautéed first to soften their sharpness.
- For a smoother sauce texture, lightly blend but retain some grain from the mustards if desired.
- Reheat gently over low heat before serving to warm the sauce without boiling.
- Keep refrigerated for up to 10 days; this sauce does not freeze well.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 77g | 26% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 2685mg | 112% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 67g | 134% |
| Vitamin A | 774IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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