Name: Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow mustard; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; pinch of salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

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Tangy, peppery, and loaded with a punch of flavor, Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce will take anything you slather it on to a whole new level! With a beautiful golden color from mustard and a slight sweetness from brown sugar and honey, this sauce takes only 10 minutes to make. Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce is a classic and is deserving of the accolades it gets whenever served!

Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce dripping off a spoon to be served with pulled pork and red slaw.

In these parts, we take our BBQ seriously. For us, BBQ, (chopped or sliced pulled pork) is a thing, not something you do. Having said that we are also passionate about what kind of sauce we use when dressing up a big pile of tender, juicy “Q.”

In North Carolina, we are known for our spicy, hot vinegar sauce. I make my own Carolina Vinegar BBQ Sauce and it’s become a staple in my kitchen. Now, I’m giving my South Carolina friends the due they deserve with my homemade recipe of their famous Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce.

History Of Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce

All the thanks for this amazing sauce go to German immigrants who settled in South Carolina. Though the history is not well documented, it’s clear that the combination of mustard and pork has a long-standing tradition that carries on even today with this BBQ sauce recipe.

What Makes This Sauce So Special?

it is tangy, with a zippy edge that makes it totally irresistible.
made with only a handful of ingredients, 9 simple pantry ingredients to be exact.
it can be used as a BBQ sauce, dip, or marinade.
you can serve it with pork, chicken, fish, and is a must for any cookout!

Ingredients For This Recipe

Yellow Mustard – any brand that you like
Honey
Brown Sugar
Apple Cider Vinegar
Black Pepper – fresh cracked is best
Worchestershire Sauce
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Salt
Cayenne Pepper – if you want a little more heat

How To Make This Sauce

All that’s needed to make Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce is one pot and about 10 minutes of time. Add all the ingredients to the pot and whisk them together. Bring the sauce up to a boil then reduce and simmer for 5 minutes. Let the sauce cool and you are ready to serve.

Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce in a mason jar with a spoon for drizzling.

How To Store Homemade BBQ Sauce

Allow the BBQ Sauce to cool to room temperature then transfer it to a mason jar or an air-tight container. Store for up to two weeks in the refrigerator.

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Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce served with hushpuppies.

The ways to use this sauce are actually limitless. Even the picky eater in my family loves using Carolina Gold as a dip for chips and pretzels. As an added bonus to its incredible flavor, you can add more spice with additional black and cayenne pepper for some added heat.

What To Serve With Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce

Smoked Pulled Pork with BBQ Red Slaw
Grilled Hot Dogs With Homerun Hot Dog Chili
Grilled Sausages With Peppers And Onions
Marinated Pork Tenderloin
Easy London Broil
Sweet Heat Grilled Chicken

Pulled pork sandwich drizzled with Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce served with slaw.

If you make this Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce recipe, be sure to leave a comment and a rating. I always love hearing from you! Also, if you make it, snap a pic and tag me on Instagram. I’d love to see your photo.