Carolina Gold Mustard Sauce (Printable Version)
A golden mustard sauce blending tangy, sweet, and smoky flavors, perfect for a variety of grilled meats and dips.
# Ingredients:
→ Sauce Base
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240 ml yellow mustard
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67 g dark brown sugar
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30 ml raw honey
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80 ml unfiltered apple cider vinegar
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15 ml Worcestershire sauce
→ Spices
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5 g kosher salt
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1 g smoked paprika
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1 g garlic powder
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1 g onion powder
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0.5 g cayenne pepper
# Steps:
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Combine yellow mustard, dark brown sugar, raw honey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a medium saucepan.
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Whisk the ingredients over medium heat until blended and begin to bubble gently around edges, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
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Reduce heat to low and allow sauce to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to develop flavors and thicken.
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Remove from heat, then taste and adjust sweetness, heat, or acidity as preferred to balance the flavor.
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Let the sauce cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a sealed glass container; refrigerate and use within 7 days.
# Notes:
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The sauce will thicken upon cooling; if thinner consistency is desired, reduce simmering time to 10 minutes.
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Toast smoked paprika and garlic powder briefly before adding to enhance spice flavor.
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Add vinegar in two stages—half during cooking and half at the end—to maintain brightness.