Mustard Barbecue Sauce

mr gene's Note:

This recipe came from "How To Grill" by Steven Raichlen. We like it on pulled pork. If you like a mustard based sauce you need to try this one.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4-6

Yield: 1.5 cups

• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 slice bacon, finely diced
• 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
• 1 cup dijon-style mustard
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. toast mustard seeds in pan over medium heat 2-3 minutes, transfer to small bowl to cool.
2. add butter, bacon and onion to pan and cook over medium heat until lightly brown, 3-4 minutes.
3. stir in the dijon mustard, brown sugar, molasses and half of the toasted mustard seeds and gradually bring to a boil.
4. reduce heat and simmer until thick and flavored, about 5 minutes.
5. add salt and plenty of pepper.
6. store rest of mustard seeds to sprinkle over sauce just before serving.
7. serve with pork, chicken, ham steak, and grilled sausage. Use splenda for sugar free.