Mustard & Vinegar Barbecue Sauce

ThatBobbieGirl's Note:

Though the first time I made this sauce, I was hesitant -- I mean, just LOOK at how much VINEGAR is in it! After "The Hasenpfeffer Incident" about 15 years ago, I've been extremely cautious of recipes that call for more than a few tablespoonsful of the stuff. But the lack of tomato sauce and the large amount of mustard intrigued me. After a while, that is...I had this gem sitting in my database for at least a year before I mustered (HA!) up the courage to serve it to my unsuspecting family. As it turned out, I had no reason for concern. I used it to baste chicken as I cooked it. They asked for seconds immediately, and for thirds, but alas, there were none. I was ordered to make chicken with this sauce again. And again. Since I do not currently have a grill, I used my grill pan, and cooked it over medium heat, covered with whatever lid I could find lying around that would sort of cover it, mostly. An added bonus of the grill pan is the sauce which collects in the bottom and caramelizes. They fight over who gets the pan scrapings! Plus, I had to explain what "caramelization" means, so the kids got a cooking lesson as well!

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 cups

• 2⁄3; cup prepared yellow mustard
• ½ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 -5 drops Tabasco sauce
• ½ teaspoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients except soy sauce and butter in saucepan and simmer 10 minutes.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Stir in soy sauce and butter.
4. May be used as a baste for barbecuing meat or as a table condiment when serving grilled pork, beef or chicken.

Reviews

[~SwoR~]

This is excellent. It doesn't have a strong vinegar flavor. It does have a strong smell of vinegar when it is simmering but I love vinegar. I followed the recipe exactly other than adding a little salt. This goes into my handwritten recipe box!!! Thanks for sharing.

[Kristen M.]

I made this as one of the dipping sauces for a fondue party. It was excellent. Definitely vinegary NC-style BBQ, and makes more of a watery sauce typical of this style. Living in NC myself, cant wait to make some pork to pair with it! :) Thanks!!

[Chef #310155]

Fabulous, addictive, easy to make and will definitely go in my "Tried and True" file. Thanks so much!