Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce

Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce from Food with Roots is a mustard-based, tangy South Carolina-style sauce rounded out with a touch of brown sugar. This non-tomato barbecue sauce brings bright, sharp balance to whatever it touches and holds its own against any standard red sauce. A well-calibrated take on a regional American classic.

At a glance

• Type: South Carolina Gold (mustard-based) BBQ sauce
• Maker: Food with Roots
• Base: Mustard, non-tomato
• Flavor: Tangy and sharp with gentle brown sugar sweetness
• Best uses: Marinade, dipping sauce, table condiment

Best for

• Marinating and finishing pulled pork, chicken, or ribs
• Serving as a dipping sauce for smoked sausage and bratwurst
• Thinning with cider vinegar for salads and grain bowls
• Rounding out a regional Southern pantry
• A thoughtful gift for barbecue and mustard sauce lovers

How to use

Use as both a marinade and a finishing sauce for pork, chicken, and ribs, or serve alongside sausage as a dip. Thin with a splash of apple cider vinegar for a lighter drizzle over salads or grain bowls.

Flavor profile

Sharp, tangy mustard at the core with vinegar brightness and a gentle brown sugar sweetness that rounds the acidity. Bold but balanced, without the heaviness of tomato-based sauces.

About Food with Roots

Food with Roots makes condiments and seasonings rooted in regional traditions, crafted to pair together for a full pantry. Their Carolina Gold is a well-calibrated version of the South Carolina mustard sauce.

Made by Food with Roots, based in Seattle, Washington.