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Georgia Mustard BBQ Sauce

This easy Georgia mustard BBQ sauce is made to be mixed with pulled pork! It can also be used as a basting sauce for low and slow-smoked meats.

Georgia Mustard BBQ Sauce on a pulled pork sandwich

If you choose to use this Georgia mustard BBQ sauce for quicker grilled items like chicken breasts and pork chops, I recommend applying it during the last 15 minutes of cook time. I often use this BBQ sauce for pulled pork and serve it on the side as a table sauce. This way, family and friends can load up on more if needed. If you’re a huge fan of mustard, this sauce is for you!

What is Georgia Mustard BBQ Sauce?

This sauce originated from the German immigrants living in the Georgia and Carolina areas. While you can use traditional American yellow mustard for this recipe, I recommend seeking a good quality German mustard instead. Another option is Dijon, which has a spicier kick. If I don’t have German mustard on hand, I will combine yellow mustard with Dijon. 

Experiment with this Georgia mustard BBQ sauce! And adjust the sugar content to suit your taste buds. 

Ingredients:

  • Mustard (Yellow, Dijon, or German
  • Dark brown (contains more molasses than light brown sugar, and we want that for this recipe)
  • Cider vinegar
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Unsalted butter
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Celery seed
  • Hot sauce (Tabasco, or something similar)

How to Make Georgia BBQ Sauce:

  • Simmer all ingredients, EXCEPT butter, in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes. 
  • Check on the Georgia mustard sauce every 5 minutes, and stir.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the two tablespoons of unsalted butter. Doing this will silk the sauce and pull all the flavors together.
  • Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week after preparation.

Using a Georgia Mustard BBQ Sauce:

  1. Place sauce into a condiment bottle and squirt your desired amount over pulled pork sandwiches.
  2. Brush onto grilled chicken or pork chops during the last 15 minutes of cooking time.
  3. Serve as a side sauce for French fries or chicken nuggets for the kids!
BGDR’s Georgia Mustard BBQ Sauce

Georgia Mustard BBQ Sauce

This Georgia mustard BBQ sauce works phenomenally well mixed with pulled pork. It can also be used as a basting sauce for low and slow-smoked meats. If you choose to use it for quicker grilled items like chicken breasts and pork chops, I recommend using this mustard sauce during the last 10-15 minutes of cook time. I often use this BBQ sauce for pulled pork, and also I serve it on the side. That way, family and friends can load up on more if needed.
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Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American BBQ
Keyword: barbecue sauce, BBQ sauce, Georgia barbecue sauce, mustard barbecue sauce
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 838kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mustard plain, Dijon, or German
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon salt start with 1/2 tsp, then move up as needed
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce like Tabasco

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, simmer all ingredients, EXCEPT butter, on medium heat. Stir occasionally.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and let simmer for 10-15 minutes. Check on it every 5 minutes, and stir.
  • Remove pot from heat and stir in the two tablespoons of butter. Doing this will silk the sauce and pull all the flavors together.
  • Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week after preparation.

Notes

Things to think about with this recipe:
Mustard: This sauce has its link to early German immigrants in the Georgia and Carolina areas. While you can use a more traditional American hot dog mustard for this recipe, you can certainly seek out German mustard for a more robust flavor or Dijon for a spicier kick. I use a combination of American and Dijon or just plain American mustard–either way, it works pretty well. So, experiment and adjust the sugar content to suit your tastes. 

Nutrition

Calories: 838kcal | Carbohydrates: 131g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 4468mg | Potassium: 873mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 113g | Vitamin A: 922IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 328mg | Iron: 8mg
Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches

I began writing about Barbecue & Grilling in 1997 with one mission, to help the backyard chef have the best experience possible.

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