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Best Carolina BBQ Meat Sauce

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"I can't take all the credit for this stuff. I have had to search, and snoop and experiment to get it right. (Thanks Big Daddy's!) But I've had barbeque in some of the best little places in the Carolina's, and this stuff rules there! Fantastic on pork! Or try brushing some on chicken as it finishes off the grill! Use fresh ground peppers for the best flavor. This will keep in fridge for a couple of weeks."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 70 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  8 Hrs 55 Min
Original recipe yield 3 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 cups prepared yellow mustard
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 3/4 cup beer
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce, or to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a heavy non-reactive saucepan, stir together the mustard, brown sugar, vinegar, and beer. Season with chili powder and black, white, and cayenne peppers. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, and cook for about 20 minutes. DO NOT BOIL, or you will scorch the sugar and peppers.
  2. Mix in the Worcestershire sauce, butter, and liquid smoke. Simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes. Taste, and season with hot sauce to your liking. Pour into an airtight jar, and refrigerate for overnight to allow flavors to blend. The vinegar taste may be a little strong until the sauce completely cools.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by dawmel
Wow! As I prepared the sauce I seriously had doubts about this recipe. However after basting... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2003 by TTHOMASO
Is there anything you can substitute for the beer if you don't have any on hand? MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SUZORAMA
Living in Charleston, I have had this type of sauce dozens of times, but this recipe is just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2006 by MALIBUMEL
i cut the mustard down to 3/4 cup and added 1/4 cup honey to take off the edge of what i knew... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2003 by JACQUI623
I made this sauce this weekend and it turned out really great. The next day I cooked a pork... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by BELEWBUBBLE
This was excellent. I browned 5 lbs. of boneless chops, slathered them with this sauce and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by candy
Thank you Thank you thank you! I am a Carolinian and with my own slight adjustments, I found... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Anna Lee
Great for family reunion! A little spicy so I only used 1 cup mustard and added 1/2 cup pork... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by CHILDOFMAC