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Mustard Based BBQ Sauce

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"This is a great version of the traditional mustard based bbq sauce. Most sauces are ketchup based, but in the South we prefer the mustard variation. You oughta try it at least once." — JFREE44

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1 cup prepared yellow mustard
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup light brown sugar

1/4 cup white vinegar
ground black pepper to taste

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Directions

In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the mustard, honey, brown sugar and vinegar. Season with black pepper. Bring to a boil, and let simmer for 5 minutes. Pour over cooked pulled pork or beef. If you want more flavor, let the meat simmer in the sauce for about 30 minutes.

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PREP 2 mins
COOK 5 mins
READY IN 7 mins

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This is a great base sauce or paint for pork, especially ribs or pulled pork sandwiches. My personal taste leans towards something with more bite, so I add a hint of Worchestershire saucea, garlic powder, cayenne and chipotle pepper. The smoky flavor of the chipotle really accents the mustard/vinegar base!

—Avatar26

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 22, 2006

The idea of a mustard BBQ sauce really only hits home in South Carolina and Northern GA. It is very popular down there and is what I grew up on. This recipe is a little different, we use apple cider vinegar and less honey

—Cristiesc

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Oct 09, 2003

Wonderful!!!!!!!

—FENNELLBOP

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Oct 27, 2010

awesome recipe! we decreased the honey and brown sugar a bit, increased the vinegar, added garlic, ginger, paprika and a splash or two of vodka and poured a double batch over a large shredded pork butt and served it over rice. it was better than the best mustard bbq we had in the 12 years we lived in SC! SO excited to have this recipe! We have missed it since we moved!

—nicki

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Sep 22, 2004

Really great recipe...allthough where I come from we call it Honey Mustard Sauce and not BBQ sauce.

—tomato-tomata

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Sep 18, 2006

In the cooking process I added 1/3 cup finely chopped yellow onions.. It seemed to round out the flavor.

—Bill L.

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Aug 02, 2010

GREAT traditional Carolina mustard BBQ sauce. Very simple, but good and tangy.

—DaytonaLori

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Mar 20, 2007

My fiancee was stationed in NC for years and this took him right back to his days in the Marines! I served the sauce over a pulled pork sandwich (made from loin) with toasted bun and carolina slaw on top! You made me look like a star! Color and favor were spot on! Thanks!

—Sara Ann

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Nutrition

Calories
53 kcal
3%

Carbohydrates
11.4 g
4%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.8 g
1%

Fiber
0.7 g
3%

Protein
0.9 g
2%

Sodium
238 mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Mustard Based BBQ Sauce

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 53
Calories from Fat: 8

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.8g 1 %
Saturated Fat 0.1g < 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 238mg 10 %
** Potassium 39mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 11.4g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3 %
Protein 0.9g 2 %
Sugars 10.4g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 4 %
** Thiamin 1 %
** Niacin 1 %
** Vitamin B6 1 %
** Magnesium 4 %
** Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.