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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Carolina Mustard Barbecue Sauce

    Published: April 21, 2020 · Updated: December 5, 2020 · By: Krissy · 91 Comments
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    Carolina Mustard Barbecue Sauce RECIPE
    Ditch your standard BBQ sauce and whip up a batch of this easy to make, spicy, & flavorful Carolina Mustard Barbecue Sauce next time you fire up the grill.

    Carolina Mustard Barbecue Sauce is the easiest homemade BBQ sauce recipe you'll find! This mustard BBQ sauce is so easy to make, spicy, & flavorful!

    All you need to do is mix the ingredients together and wait for the flavors to develop. Use this BBQ sauce to smother your ribs, burgers, chicken, and more!

    Carolina Mustard Barbecue Sauce poured over pulled pork.

    Why this recipe works:

    This Mustard Barbecue Sauce is simply amazing on barbecue ribs, pulled pork, grilled chicken - you name it. It has a little bit of heat, a little bit of sweet, and a whole lot of flavor!

    This recipe couldn't be easier to make. There are a lot of ingredients, but all you have to do is mix them together. No cooking required!

    The best ingredients:

    The main ingredient is mustard, of course. I just use standard yellow mustard.

    Throw in some ketchup (because its almost wrong to eat mustard without ketchup), some Worcestershire sauce, and... get ready for it... chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.

    Sweetness is added from the honey and brown sugar. Tang is created from the apple cider vinegar. And a little garlic powder and freshly ground pepper add that final touch of flavor!

    How to make bbq sauce

    How to make Carolina BBQ Sauce:

    • The cast of characters are shown below - mustard (of course... you can't have Carolina BBQ sauce without it), apple cider vinegar, honey, brown sugar, garlic powder - but I put a few more key ingredients in to really kick up the flavor.
    • All you have to do is throw all the ingredients in an airtight container, give it a good stir to mix everything up, and then let your Caroline BBQ sauce chill in the refrigerator overnight to really let the flavors combine.
    • This mustard BBQ sauce literally takes only a few minutes to mix together.
    • When you're ready to serve up the Carolina mustard barbecue sauce, just warm it up on the stove and smother that grilled meat. Mercy. No slaving over the stove for this recipe like you do with other barbecue sauce that you cook on the stove.

    step by step process photos of how to make CAROLINA MUSTARD BBQ SAUCE

    What is the secret to tasty BBQ?

    The first step to an outstanding barbecued meal is flavorful, good quality meat that is cooked to perfection.

    The second, and arguably just as important, step is to serve it up with an outstanding barbecue sauce, and this is one of the best BBQ sauce recipes out there.

    I'll tell you how to make mustard based BBQ sauce, and the process is so easy it will blow your mind. I knew I was going to grill up some pulled pork on the smoker and wanted to make an outstanding Carolina BBQ sauce that was equally as tasty.

    Where is mustard based BBQ sauce from?

    Part of South Carolina is known for its yellow barbecue sauces made primarily of yellow mustard, vinegar, sugar and spices. This sauce is most common in a belt from Columbia to Charleston, an area settled by many Germans.

    I, admittedly, have never been to South Carolina, but I've had several readers tell me that my BBQ sauce is quite authentic. I hope you like it too!

    Related recipe ideas:

    • Whiskey BBQ sauce - this is one that you cook on the stove but it is oh-so worth it. I'm not a fan of whiskey, but the alcohol cooks off and all that's left is the flavor!  Be sure to make a lot of this one and then preserve it by canning a bunch of jars.
    • There are so many fantastic side dishes that would go well this mustard BBQ sauce and your favorite grilled meat. I usually make up some of my Grandma's potato salad and some angel hair cole slaw.  YUM!
    • Smother this sauce over some Apple Cider Brined Smoked Pulled Pork or Roasted Chicken!

    Mustard BBQ Sauce recipe

    Step by step video below!

    Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave me a comment below to let me know what you think!

    pouring homemade carolina mustard bbq sauce in mason jar onto smoked pulled pork sandwich.

    Carolina Mustard Barbecue Sauce Recipe

    Carolina Mustard Barbecue Sauce is the easiest homemade BBQ sauce recipe you'll find! This mustard BBQ sauce is so easy to make, spicy, & flavorful!
    4.85 from 88 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Scale: 12 servings
    Recipe Created By: Krissy Allori

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup yellow mustard
    • ¼ cup honey
    • ¼ cup light brown sugar
    • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper in adobo (minced)
    • 1 tablespoon ketchup
    • 2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ground black pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Mix all ingredients well.
    • For best results, refrigerate in an airtight container overnight to allow the flavors to develop.
    • To serve, warm in a pot over very low heat and use on grilled meats like pulled pork or chicken.

    Notes

    Makes about 2 cups

    NUTRITION INFORMATION

    Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 269mg | Potassium: 52mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    This post was originally created in April 2015 and has been updated with photos and helpful information. Don't worry - I didn't change the recipe!

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jon H

      October 23, 2022 at 7:18 am

      5 stars
      Simply Delicious!

      Reply
    2. Doug

      April 28, 2022 at 5:47 pm

      5 stars
      Outstanding and super easy - had all the ingredients on hand and made it quickly. Super add to the meal. Made another batch later that week!

      Reply
      • Amy

        May 21, 2022 at 4:32 am

        5 stars
        Delicious!! I didn’t even think i liked mustard sauce! I ate it on pulled pork but plan to make more for chicken breasts.

        Reply
    3. Sondra

      March 21, 2022 at 3:00 pm

      Love Love Love This! So good on my smoked pork butt! Thank you!

      Reply
    4. Steven

      November 01, 2020 at 12:12 pm

      Wonderful stuff. I added liquid smoke, a couple of dollops of horseradish mustard. Doubled the Lea &perrins and lots of Frank’s hot sauce.

      Reply
      • Dessa DeAnda

        September 12, 2022 at 9:28 am

        Do you have a canning recipe for the mustard BBQ sauce?

        Reply
        • Krissy

          September 13, 2022 at 12:34 pm

          I've never canned this version of sauce.

          Reply
    5. Buddy McPeak

      May 26, 2020 at 1:47 pm

      5 stars
      Yeow! This is delicious. Perfect with chicken. I'll be making this more often.

      Reply
    6. Cyndy

      May 26, 2020 at 10:19 am

      5 stars
      I’m am SC native and I love this sauce! I added a little liquid smoke cause I wasn’t grilling with it . YUMMY! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    7. william couch

      May 21, 2020 at 11:13 am

      5 stars
      I'm from NC,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Raleigh/Durham area,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, "YOU" didn't eat anything without this.. Even Scrambled eggs.

      Reply
    8. Terri

      May 17, 2020 at 5:43 pm

      Doesn’t have to be heated up?

      Reply
      • Krissy

        May 18, 2020 at 6:52 am

        No cooking required! That being said, I prefer to have it warm when served with my meat.

        Reply
    9. Rex Morgan

      May 02, 2020 at 1:17 pm

      This sauce is GREAT!

      Reply
    10. Stephanie

      April 26, 2020 at 11:10 am

      5 stars
      All I can say is...DELICIOUS 😋
      Do you know how long this will keep in the fridge?

      Reply
      • Krissy

        April 27, 2020 at 12:04 pm

        I've had it keep for at least a week. I imagine it might keep even longer, but we always end up using it.

        Reply
    11. Caroline

      October 06, 2019 at 8:26 am

      Hi! Have you ever canned/processed this sauce? Since it’s got so much vinegar/mustard in it I wouldn’t think it would take long to process in the water bath but I’m curious about any wisdom you can share! =)

      Reply
      • Krissy

        October 10, 2019 at 12:34 pm

        I haven't because we always eat it up right away. Plus, it's so easy to make I don't ever feel like I need to make it in large batches and preserve it... but I bet you're right. If you try canning it, will you let me know how it goes? Thanks! Krissy

        Reply
      • Elvin price

        May 20, 2020 at 4:39 pm

        You can order the original mustard BBQ sauce from Maurice’s Piggie Park, 1600 west Columbia, SC 29169. 1-800-796-0220. They have the mild and spicy sauce. They also sell the best BBQ and something called Hash, the hash is served on rice and the sauce is poured on the BBQ, they ship worldwide frozen.

        I’m from S.C. and for me this is the only way to serve BBQ.

        Reply
      • Jo

        August 07, 2022 at 6:39 pm

        10 minutes in a water bath canner is a sufficient time to can this sauce. I used to make and sell Bar-B-Que Sauce and that is what the extension service told me.

        Reply
        • Krissy

          August 14, 2022 at 6:38 am

          I've never canned this particular sauce. As long as its in the canner long enough to pop the seal, that's all the time you need.

          Reply
    12. Lynn

      July 17, 2019 at 11:10 am

      5 stars
      I have never tried Mustard BBQ sauce before, but this recipe looked intriguing. I added a little bit more honey than what this calls for knowing my audience. But, it was DELICIOUS! Thanks!

      Reply
    13. Sandi Rivers

      July 14, 2019 at 12:59 pm

      5 stars
      This is so delicious ! It passed the taste test by my husband, a native south carolinian. I'm adding this to my vault of favorite recipes.

      Reply
    14. Mona

      July 11, 2019 at 9:54 am

      5 stars
      This sauce Rocks! I made it for pork and chicken but couldn’t eat it out of the spoon! I used brags apple cider vinegar and followed the recipe to the T which filled a pint jar to the top. I didn’t heat it on the stove and just made it straight in the jar. Thank you so much for posting this delicious sauce recipe.!

      Reply
      • Krissy

        July 13, 2019 at 5:27 am

        So glad you liked it! -Krissy

        Reply
    15. James Roller

      May 04, 2019 at 12:56 pm

      4 stars
      Krissy, I have lived in South Carolina for 52 of my 53 years, minus a one-year stint in NC for 2nd grade. Your recipe is spot on but with an interesting twist. I have never seen a "chunky" mustard sauce on the table at any of the many BBQ joints I have visited. As someone who writes extensively about SC BBQ, I have to say I am intrigued by the addition of the chipotle and will have to try it out myself. Our family recipe, while obviously a personal favorite, loses the beautiful bright yellow color that you maintain in your recipe with the addition of some darker spices (notably chili powder). If you ever have any questions about SCBBQ, feel free to contact me. I am happy to help in any way.e

      Reply
    16. Nicole

      March 19, 2019 at 3:31 pm

      4 stars
      This sauce came out really good. I added a teaspoon of liquid smoke and a few dashes of hot sauce. Next time i will cut down the apple cider vinegar to half the amount as I felt it was a little too strong. I served this with beef short ribs.

      Reply
    17. Lonnie golden

      December 12, 2018 at 11:05 am

      Do you have recipe for caning this BBQ sauce

      Reply
      • Krissy

        December 14, 2018 at 1:01 pm

        Hi Lonnie, I've never canned this one since it's so easy to make. Sorry!

        Reply
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