A tangy and sweet barbecue sauce perfect for slathering on grilled meats or using as a dipping sauce.
10 minutes
A tangy and sweet barbecue sauce perfect for slathering on grilled meats or using as a dipping sauce.
cups
cups
tablespoons
tablespoons
teaspoons
teaspoons
to taste
to taste
1. Combine Ingredients
Take a bowl and pour in cider vinegar and vegetable oil. Add Dijon mustard, followed by maple syrup or honey. Next, mix in Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Stir all these ingredients together until you achieve a smooth, homogenous mixture.
2. Season with Salt and Pepper
Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Start with a small amount, taste, and adjust as necessary to suit your preference. Remember, you can always add more, but you can't take it out once it's in.
3. Store the Sauce
Transfer your Carolina Gold Barbecue Sauce to a container and store it in the refrigerator. It will keep well for up to 4 days, allowing the flavors to meld even further.
Start with the best quality mustard you can find, as it's the backbone of this sauce. A good quality apple cider vinegar is also essential for that characteristic tang.
The balance of sweetness, acidity, and heat is crucial. Use honey for a more complex sweetness than regular sugar, and adjust the vinegar and honey to your taste.
Let the sauce cool and refrigerate for at least a few hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to fully develop.
Carolina Gold should be pourable but not too thin. Adjust with water or apple cider vinegar if needed.
Gently simmer the sauce to allow the flavors to meld without reducing it too much, maintaining a pourable consistency.
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