Mustard-based Carolina Gold sauce with a sweet tangy taste, gluten-free and low in carbs, suitable as an all-purpose sauce for meats, marinades, dips and sandwiches.
Flavor profile
Ingredients
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Nutrition
| Per serving | Per 100 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Serving size | 2 tbsp (32g) | 100 g |
| Calories | 50 | 156 |
| Sodium (mg) | 230 | 719 |
| Total carbs (g) | 8 | 25 |
| Total sugars (g) | 8 | 25 |
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What reviewers say
The Classic Carolina Gold Sauce is widely praised across reviews and customer feedback as an authentic, mustard-based Carolina BBQ staple with a balanced tangy-sweet profile that stands out from tomato-based alternatives. Reviewers consistently note its versatility on pulled pork, chicken, ribs, and even as a dip or glaze, with many calling it a revelation for its bold yet approachable flavor. It is frequently described as high-quality, gluten-free, and low-carb, making it suitable for a range of uses while delivering traditional South Carolina taste.
Pros
- authentic mustard-based tangy-sweet flavor
- versatile on many foods including pork, chicken, ribs, and fries
- gluten-free with zero fat, cholesterol, and low carbs
- high-quality ingredients and better than typical store-bought sauces
Cons
- high sugar content may make it sweeter than some prefer
“Even with the high sugar content, this sauce still comes out in the black in my books – hands down the best store bought barbeque sauce I’ve ever had.”
eatingatjoes.com →“Hot dang! Now this is some good BBQ sauce... The golden color and strong mustard base place it firmly in central South Carolina... Thanks to this mustard and vinegar base, this sauce tastes like the half-way point between more traditional BBQ sauces and Honey Mustard.”
eatingatjoes.com →“It turns out that Trader Joe’s did a great job of balancing out the sweet with mustard, vinegar and tomatoes... As good as this sauce is on chicken it is twice as good when used as a dipping sauce for French fries!”
extraordinarybbq.com →“The best way I can describe it is as a combination of every Carolina style vinegar based sauce without the ketchup and mixed with the best honey mustard you've ever tasted... ranks right up there with Famous Dave's Georgia Mustard as my favorite mustard based bbq sauce so far.”
bbq-brethren.com →
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