Honey GOLD Sauce
- 5m Prep Time
- 22m Cook Time
- 57m Ready In
This Honey Gold Sauce is a tangy, sweet, and spicy vinegar-based sauce inspired by the Carolinas. It pairs well with pork and fish, offering a balance of Dijon mustard, hot sauce, honey, and brown sugar.
Ingredients
- 2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp whole peppercorns
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 3 of 7 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 43.1 mg
- Iron: 1.58 mg
- Magnesium: 28.4 mg
- Phosphorus: 47.8 mg
- Potassium: 474 mg
- Zinc: 0.44 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp whole peppercorns
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 cups apple cider vinegar, ⅓ cup Dijon mustard, ¼ cup hot sauce, ¼ cup dark brown sugar, ¼ cup honey, 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns, and 1½ teaspoons kosher salt. Stir to combine.
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Step 2.
While stirring, bring the mixture to a simmer, about 1 to 2 minutes. Then reduce the heat to low.
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Step 3.
Continue cooking at a low simmer, stirring slowly, for another 20 minutes. The sauce should be gently bubbling.
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Step 4.
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or jar, discarding the solids (peppercorns and any other bits).
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Step 5.
Allow the strained sauce to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Then pour into an airtight jar and refrigerate overnight to let the flavors meld.
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Step 6.
Shake the jar well before using. The sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.