With Summer in full swing and back yard BBQ’s as common as mosquitos (I couldn’t write a summer blog without mentioning mosquitos. It’s part of living here in Winnipeg!), I thought I’d share with you my favourite homemade BBQ sauce. This is a Carolina style BBQ sauce which means its base is yellow mustard, not tomato paste and ketchup like a Memphis or Texas style sauce. It is super simple to make and I guarantee you will impress your guests!
- 1 cup yellow mustard (French’s works great)
- ½ cup of white sugar
- ¼ cup of brown sugar
- ¾ to 1 cup of apple cider vinegar. (add the 1 cup if you like a lot of tang)
- 2 TBSP of chili powder
- 2TBSP of cracked black pepper
- ¼ TSP of cayenne (add more if you like a spicy BBQ sauce)
- ½ TSP of soy sauce
- 2 TBSP of olive or canola oil
- 1 TBSP of liquid smoke (a little smoked salt or chipotle works too)
Mix everything except the soy sauce, liquid smoke and oil in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce heat and allow sauce to simmer for 30 minutes. Add the final three ingredients and simmer for 10 more minutes. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature then refrigerate overnight in a sealed container. This sauce should keep in the fridge for 10 to 14 days and is best served with pork or chicken.
There you have it. A simple BBQ sauce that will blow your taste buds away! I hope you enjoy.
Josh Holiday
@LD_StVital
