Chili Mustard BBQ Sauce
A tangy Carolina-style mustard barbecue sauce built on yellow mustard and cider vinegar, sweetened with brown sugar and warmed with chili powder and cayenne.
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Ingredients
- 4 CupYellow Mustard
- 2 CupGranulated Sugar
- 1 CupBrown Sugar, Packed
- 3 CupsApple Cider Vinegar
- 1 CupWater
- ¼ CupChili Powder
- 4 TeaspoonsBlack Pepper
- 4 TeaspoonsWhite Pepper
- 2 TeaspoonsCayenne
- 1 TablespoonWorcestershire Sauce
- ½ CupUnsalted Butter
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Method
- 1
In a heavy-bottomed sauce pot, combine the yellow mustard, granulated sugar, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and water.
- 2
Whisk in the chili powder, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne, and Worcestershire sauce until fully dissolved with no lumps.
- 3
Set the pot over medium heat and whisk frequently as it warms, keeping the whisk moving to prevent the sugars from scorching on the bottom.
- 4
Once it comes to a gentle simmer, add the unsalted butter and continue whisking until it melts in and the sauce becomes smooth and glossy.
- 5
Simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, whisking often, until the sauce has thickened slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Keep the heat moderate — do not let it boil hard or the butter emulsion will break and separate.
- 6
Remove from heat and let cool slightly before straining if a smoother texture is desired. Store refrigerated in a squeeze bottle or jar; whisk before serving.
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