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    Home » Recipes » Sauces, Dressings, Dips, Pickles, Flavored Salts

    Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce- Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce

    May 28, 2018 Updated: June 25, 2021 By Katie Crenshaw 29 Comments

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    Carolina #MustardBBQSauce is a little sweet from honey, a little tangy from apple cider vinegar, and a little spicy from red pepper flakes.
    Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce is a little sweet from honey, a little tangy from apple cider vinegar, and a little spicy from red pepper flakes. #MustardBBQSauce
    Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce is a little sweet from honey, a little tangy from apple cider vinegar, and a little spicy from red pepper flakes. #MustardBBQSauce

    Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce is a little sweet from honey, a little tangy from apple cider vinegar, and a little spicy from red pepper flakes.

    It is delicious poured over pulled pork or slathered on grilled chicken.

    It is the perfect homemade BBQ sauce to have on hand for your cookouts.

    Pulled Pork with yellow mustard bbq sauce on top sitting on a white plate with a jar of bbq sauce in the back ground.

    My blog is pretty famous for my  Carolina Barbecue Sauce Recipe. It is a Southern vinegar based barbecue sauce that is delicious poured over pulled pork and topped with cole slaw. It is umm... umm.. good!

    Want to know what else is good? This Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce!

    Watch how to make

    What is Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce?

    Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce is vinegar and mustard based. It's roots come from South Carolina and has trickled into the homes of some of North Carolinians.

    Unlike North Carolina bbq sauce which is vinegar based with ketchup, brown sugar or molasses (recipe here), the Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce is based with mustard, vinegar, sugar, and/or honey, and spices.

    The result is a tangy, sweet, slightly golden bbq sauce.

    Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce dripping on a spoon over a bottle of sauce in a jar.

    Carolina Gold Barbecue Sauce

    This Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce is also known as Carolina Gold Barbecue Sauce.

    The sauce gets its name from the beautiful gold color it produces.

    My husband isn't a huge mustard fan, so this isn't his favorite bbq sauce.

    However, I love the sweet and tangy mixture.

    I never stop at one helping with barbecue, so I am often interchanging all the lovely sauces.

    Although this sauce is DELICIOUS on some pulled pork, it makes a tasty sauce for grilled chicken and grilled ribs.

    Pour some of that golden love over either of those meats and you have a fantastic meal ahead of you.

    Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce

    Note: For a pulled pork sandwich, on a bun, add pulled pork, this Carolina mustard barbecue sauce, and my Southern creamy coleslaw! YUM!

    process pictures of mustard bbq sauce in pan

    Steps to make

    Carolina BBQ Sauce can easily be made in under 10 minutes following these easy directions!

    1. Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan. (Photo 1)
    2. Cook on low heat stirring continuously to prevent scorching for 5 to 7 minutes. (Photo 2)
    3. Allow to cool. Pour into a jar. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

    Tip: I add 1 tablespoon of red pepper flakes to give a little kick. I don't think that makes it too spicy. If you want it to not have any spice, you can omit the flakes. If you want more heat, add another tablespoon.

    Looking for a sweet, thick sauce?

    If you want to try a thick, sweet, spicy, and smokey flavored sauce, try making my blueberry bbq sauce. The chipotle peppers really spice it up!

    This post contains affiliate links.

    If you don't feel like making more than one sauce.... try the Cackalacky!

    ** I am all about homemade BBQ Sauce. However, I also have an obsession of buying different local hot sauces and BBQ Sauces when I travel.

    I love trying new sauces to get inspired to make my own.

    I have found this Cackalacky Sweet Cheerwine Sauce 33.8 Oz in a small little town here in NC.

    It is wicked good! If you are looking for a sweet, thick, slightly heated bbq sauce to have on hand, I highly recommend this one.

    I know you will love it. It makes a great gift also! xoxo

    Carolina Gold Barbecue Sauce in a jar with a spoon full of sauce on a wooden board.

    If you are a barbecue lover living or visiting North Carolina, be sure to try out these restaurants: Parker’s BBQ in Wilson, NC,  Pik-N-Pig, and B’s Barbecue.

    Please leave me a comment below if you make this Carolina Barbecue Sauce and tell me what you thought about it. I would love to hear back, and so would my readers.

    Also post your picture of your sauce on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!

    Carolina mustard barbecue sauce on pulled pork

    Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce- Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce Recipe

    Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce is a little sweet from honey, a little tangy from apple cider vinegar, and a little spicy from red pepper flakes. It is delicious poured over pulled pork or slathered on grilled chicken. It is the perfect homemade BBQ sauce to have on hand for your cookouts.
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    Course: Sauce
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 3 minutes
    Cook Time: 7 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 71kcal
    Author: Katie Crenshaw

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup yellow mustard
    • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
    • ½ cup honey
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 2 tablespoon ketchup
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 2 tablespoon brown sugar

    Instructions

    • Combine ¾ cup yellow mustard,  ½ cup apple cider vinegar, ½ cup cup honey, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoon ketchup, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, ½ tsp salt, 2 tbsp brown sugar in a sauce pan.
    • Mix well.
    • Cook on low heat stirring continuously to prevent scorching for 5 to 7 minutes.
    • Cool completely. Then pour into a jar. Refrigerated until ready to serve.

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    Notes

    Note: I add 1 tablespoon of red pepper flakes to give a little kick. I don't think that makes it too spicy. If you want it to not have any spice, you can omit the flakes. If you want more heat, add another tablespoon.

    Nutrition- Nutrition info is based on estimation only.

    Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 316mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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