Carolina Style Barbecue Sauce

• 1 cup prepared yellow mustard
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 3/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke (hickory flavoring)

Apple Barbecue Sauce

• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup apple, peeled and grated
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup onion, grated
• 2 teaspoons bell pepper, grated
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon white pepper

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer 15 minutes.

Spicy Apricot Barbecue Sauce

• 2 pounds apricots, pitted and halved
• 3 large tomatoes, halved
• 3 cups brown sugar
• 2 cups cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 onion, chopped finely
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Preparation:

Place all ingredients in a large stockpot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. When sauce has reduced, strain through a sieve. Use immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks.

Sweet Mustard Sauce

• 1 cup yellow mustard
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup apricot preserves
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation:

Mix all ingredients together in a large saucepan. Allow mixture to simmer for 25-30 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving with meat.

Savory Sweet Mustard Sauce

• 1 cup prepared mustard
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon corn oil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• dash of cayenne pepper

Preparation:

Combine the dry ingredients in a saucepan. Slowly add vinegar, stirring until its well mixed. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently for about 10 minutes.

Honey Mustard Barbecue Sauce

• 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/3 cup dark honey
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons whole-grain or stone-ground mustard
• 2 tablespoon minced green onion (optional)
• fresh cracked black pepper

Combine mustards in a bowl and mix well. Add other ingredients and continue mixing until smooth. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Old Fashioned Mustard Sauce

• 2 slices bacon
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup prepared yellow mustard
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Cook bacon in a medium skillet until nearly crisp. Remove bacon and chop finely. Add onions and cook until soft and opaque. Add chopped bacon and remaining ingredients. Simmer over a low heat, stirring occasionally until well combined.