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carolina bbq sauce recipe With Tomato Mustard Ember
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups (approx. 16 servings) 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This homemade Carolina BBQ sauce offers a captivating aroma of tangy mustard and smoky spices, promising a vibrant flavor. It balances a classic tangy mustard base with a hint of sweet tomato and a smoky ember depth, making it incredibly versatile and deeply flavorful.
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow mustard
- 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup tomato paste
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
Instructions
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 1 minute, stirring until fragrant.
- Whisk in Dry Spices: Add brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Whisk for 2 minutes until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth.
- Bring to a Simmer: Bring mixture to a gentle simmer (3 minutes), then reduce heat to low for a gentle, even cook. Small bubbles should appear.
- Thicken the Sauce: Let it gently bubble for 15-20 minutes, stirring. It should coat a spoon, becoming glossy. If sauce seems too thick, thin with a tablespoon of water or apple cider vinegar.
- Cool and Store: Remove from heat and cool completely to room temperature (flavors deepen). Transfer to an airtight jar for delicious, family-friendly meals.
Notes
For spicier sauce, add more cayenne. For sweeter, increase brown sugar slightly. If sauce seems too thick, thin with a tablespoon of water or apple cider vinegar. Flavors deepen upon cooling; sauce is even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sauce, Condiment
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
- Calories: 60 calories
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg