Sweet Mustard Barbecue Sauce

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This sweet and pungent mustard sauce is also perfect on pork chops.Plus: More Grilling Recipes and Tips

By
John Currence
John Currence

John Currence is a James Beard Award-winning chef from New Orleans whose career began close to four decades ago. Widely recognized for his contribution to Southern cuisine, he owns and operates four restaurants in Oxford, Mississippi, including City Grocery, and is the author of three acclaimed cookbooks.

Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines
Updated on March 27, 2015
Yield:
2 cups
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups yellow mustard

  • ¾ cup light brown sugar

  • ¼ cup strong brewed coffee

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • 1 tablespoon unsulphured molasses

  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke (optional)

  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine all of the ingredients and bring to a simmer over moderate heat. Stir well and remove from the heat. Let cool to room temperature, then spoon into a glass jar and refrigerate until ready to use.

Make Ahead

The sauce can be refrigerated for up to 1 month.

Serve With

Grilled Chicken with Sweet Mustard Barbecue Sauce.

Originally appeared: July 1999

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