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5 from 16 votes

The Ultimate Finger-licking Carolina Style Barbecue Sauce

Homemade Carolina BBQ sauce is tangy with subtle sweetness and a delicate smokiness. This stovetop sauce is made in less than an hour and stores well for weeks! Dribble it on your pulled pork, pulled chicken, or your favorite grilled meats.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: BBQ Sauce, condiment
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20
Calories: 37kcal
Author: Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup yellow mustard
  • ½ granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 Tablespoons mild chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 Tablespoon liquid smoke - hickory flavor

Instructions

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Combine all the ingredients, except the soy sauce, butter, and liquid smoke, in a medium saucepan.
  • Add the cayenne, if using. Simmer on low for 20 minutes, making sure to stir occasionally.
  • Add the soy sauce, butter, and liquid smoke and simmer for 10 more minutes.
  • Remove the sauce from heat and allow the mixture to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before using it in your favorite barbecue recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 282IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.4mg