The Best North Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce!
Tangy, sweet, and smoky — this North Carolina mustard BBQ sauce is the only BBQ sauce you’ll ever need!
Servings 1 botle
Cost $7
Equipment
- Metal mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Reusable condiment bottle
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 tsp hot sauce
Instructions
- Step 1: Add all ingredients to a metal mixing bowl.(Seriously, skip the plastic here. Mustard will stain.)
- Step 2: Whisk everything together until it’s smooth and combined.The vinegar smell will be strong at first — that mellows as it sits.
- Step 3: Pour into a reusable sauce bottle. A funnel makes this step easier and less messy.
- Step 4: Store in the fridge for up to 3 months. The flavor deepens after a day or two.
Notes
Shake before each use, since natural separation is normal.
Extra Tips
- Storage: Lasts up to 3 months in the fridge. Not suitable for freezing.
- Adjusting spice: Add more chipotle chili powder or hot sauce if you like heat.
- Sweetness: More honey = a sweeter, stickier glaze.
- Serving tip: Brush onto grilled chicken in the last few minutes of cooking for a glossy finish.