Sauce

This vibrant International-style sauce delivers a bold balance of tangy cider vinegar, sweet honey, and sharp yellow mustard. It is an essential condiment for enhancing grilled meats, particularly pulled pork. The combination of brown sugar and red pepper flakes adds depth and a gentle heat that complements rich, slow-cooked proteins. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this sauce thickens slightly when heated, creating a glossy glaze. It is ideal for basting during the final stages of cooking or serving on the side. A versatile recipe that brings restaurant-quality flavor to home-cooked meals, it pairs beautifully with ribs, chicken, or sandwiches.

Cooking Method: Grilling

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 1

Calories: 184.3

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

This vibrant International-style sauce delivers a bold balance of tangy cider vinegar, sweet honey, and sharp yellow mustard. It is an essential condiment for enhancing grilled meats, particularly pulled pork. The combination of brown sugar and red pepper flakes adds depth and a gentle heat that complements rich, slow-cooked proteins. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this sauce thickens slightly when heated, creating a glossy glaze. It is ideal for basting during the final stages of cooking or serving on the side. A versatile recipe that brings restaurant-quality flavor to home-cooked meals, it pairs beautifully with ribs, chicken, or sandwiches.

Ingredients

4 cups Cider vinegar
1/4 cup Honey -- (1/4 to 1/2)
1/4 cup Cheap yellow prepared mustard -- (NOT Dijon)
4 tablespoons Brown sugar
4 teaspoons Salt
2 teaspoons Ground black pepper -- (coarse)
4 teaspoons Red hot pepper flakes -- pulverized

Directions

1
Place a medium saucepan over low heat.
2
Add the cider vinegar, honey, yellow mustard, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the saucepan.
3
Whisk continuously to dissolve the brown sugar and combine all ingredients thoroughly.
4
Heat the mixture for approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly warmed and well blended.
5
Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using or storing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 184.3kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.2g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 19642.3mg819%
Total Carbohydrate 35.3g12%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g10%
Sugars 27.6g
Protein 2.3g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For a smoother texture, crush the red pepper flakes between your fingers or in a mortar and pestle before adding them to the sauce. This prevents large flakes from sticking to teeth or providing uneven heat.

Start with 1/4 cup of honey and mustard, then taste and adjust. You can add up to 1/2 cup of each depending on your preference for sweetness and tanginess.

This sauce is ideal for pulled pork. Use approximately 1/2 to 3/4 cup of finished sauce for every 6 pounds of pulled meat.

Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Keywords: barbecue, sauce, vinegar, mustard, honey, pulled pork, grilling, glaze, spicy, tangy, bbq, condiment, homemade, quick, easy, vegetarian, gluten-free

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