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Mustard Finishing Sauce for Pulled Pork

dmourati
dmourati Posts: 1,300
edited December 2017 in EggHead Forum
I've got an eight pound or so pork butt on the large that should be finishing up in the next few hours here. I was googling around for "pulled pork finishing sauce" for something to add a little oomph. My searching turned up this recipe which I just made and decided to share:

Mustard Vinegar Sauce 

1 cup apple cider vinegar 
1/2 cup Yellow mustard 
1/4 cup onion finely minced 
2 cloves garlic pureed 
1/2 teaspoon black pepper 
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
1/2 cup brown sugar 
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce 

Combine ingredients and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

Source: http://www.thesmokering.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1359&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

I hit mine with a wand blender, threw it into a mason jar, and it is now chilling in the refrigerator. First taste test was pretty awesome. Tangy, rich, with a pretty round flavor profile. I'll update with how it works with the pulled pork.

Anyone else tried this or a similar recipe?

Plymouth, MN
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  • mEGG_My_Day
    mEGG_My_Day Posts: 1,661
    Thanks and please do update.  I love pairing mustard and pork - I'm betting this will be a winner winner pork dinner!!
    Memphis, TN 

    LBGE, 2 SBGE, Hasty-Bake Gourmet
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  • poster
    poster Posts: 1,346
    https://www.theblackpeppercorn.com/2013/05/carolina-mustard-bbq-sauce-for-pulled-pork/

    Ive tried this one, real similar. And its awesome
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  • Theophan
    Theophan Posts: 2,656
    I'd never tried a mustard sauce for BBQ, wasn't sure I'd like it, but I tried making this: "Giddy Swamp South Carolina Mustard sauce," and it ROCKED!

    Yours sounds really good, very similar, but more vinegar, among other things.

    Glad yours was good!
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  • dmourati
    dmourati Posts: 1,300
    edited December 2017
    The pork butt was a smash hit. I've made it about 10 times so far and this was my best effort. The mustard vinegar sauce was also a hit. I think the pairing was great. You didn't need the sauce for moisture or for flavor but the added kick made the pork shine even stronger.

    We invited some friends over while the butt was still cooking. They showed up at quarter to five, the butt came off at 5:30 and we sat down for dinner at just past 6. I made one huge platter of pork. A guest looked at it and said, "we're going to need more than that." We polished off two huge platters and still have a large tupperware container set for the rest of the week.
    Plymouth, MN
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  • mEGG_My_Day
    mEGG_My_Day Posts: 1,661
    Awesome - glad your guests enjoyed.  My wife is from South Carolina and introduced me to mustard based BBQ sauce.  It's my personal favorite.
    Memphis, TN 

    LBGE, 2 SBGE, Hasty-Bake Gourmet
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  • mEGG_My_Day
    mEGG_My_Day Posts: 1,661
    OT - I know mountain view is a long way from the fires. But I have a good friend in Montecito, and hoping for the best - he is safely evacuated, but his property is in danger.  Looks like it all depends on the winds tonight. 
    Memphis, TN 

    LBGE, 2 SBGE, Hasty-Bake Gourmet
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  • 500
    500 Posts: 3,184
    edited December 2017
    (Pics or it didn’t happen)Sounds good tho
    I like my butt rubbed and my pork pulled.
    Member since 2009
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  • dmourati
    dmourati Posts: 1,300
    OK. Here's the butt. 
    Plymouth, MN
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    Your butt (pork) looks excellent. 

    I am on bitness travel and went out to dinner this evening. My college ordered beef ribs with a Carolina (mustard based) sauce. I didn’t tast it but from where I come from, mustard based BBQ sauce works on pork....not so much on beef. 
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

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    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,734
    @northGAcock Don't know where you are but finding beef ribs on menu would lead me to guess Texas or close by.  Of course, today and the attempts to appear different with the menu likely means I'm a good 1K miles off.  Hope your dinner was enjoyable and a successful business engagement.  
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • StillH2OEgger
    StillH2OEgger Posts: 3,896
    It's not readily available here, but I've recently become a fan of Shealy's mustard BBQ sauce.
    Stillwater, MN
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    StillH2OEgger said:
    It's not readily available here, but I've recently become a fan of Shealy's mustard BBQ sauce.
    One of my favorites....and can drop you a few in the mail if you like.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    I love mustard based sauces will try this one for sure. Thanks
                                                                
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    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    lousubcap said:
    @northGAcock Don't know where you are but finding beef ribs on menu would lead me to guess Texas or close by.  Of course, today and the attempts to appear different with the menu likely means I'm a good 1K miles off.  Hope your dinner was enjoyable and a successful business engagement.  
    Maryland of all places. Cold up here.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • StillH2OEgger
    StillH2OEgger Posts: 3,896
    northGAcock said:
    One of my favorites....and can drop you a few in the mail if you like.
    Appreciate the very kind offer. I actually just received a dozen bottles via mail order. I have hooked a few co-workers on it and have a couple ear-marked for gifts, not to mention what we will use. It seems pretty versatile as well. Do you use it on other stuff besides pork?
    Stillwater, MN
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  • Rte1985
    Rte1985 Posts: 304
    I almost can’t have pulled pork without my homemade mustard sauce!  Tangy, just a tad of sweetness with some good back end heat
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    StillH2OEgger said:
    northGAcock said:
    One of my favorites....and can drop you a few in the mail if you like.
    Appreciate the very kind offer. I actually just received a dozen bottles via mail order. I have hooked a few co-workers on it and have a couple ear-marked for gifts, not to mention what we will use. It seems pretty versatile as well. Do you use it on other stuff besides pork?
    I use it on chicken quite frequently....and it makes a great dipping sauce for fresh fired pork skins. Making me hungry just thinking about it.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • 20stone
    20stone Posts: 1,961
    This looks like a great sauce, and I look forward to trying it out.

    (now only 16 stone)

    Joule SV
    GE induction stove
    Gasser by the community pool (currently unavailable)
    Scale (which one of my friends refuses to use)
    Friends with BGEs and myriad other fired devices (currently unavail IRL)
    Occasional access to a KBQ and Webber Kettle
    Charcuterie and sourdough enthusiast
    Prosciuttos in an undisclosed location

    Austin, TX
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  • Laserlarry
    Laserlarry Posts: 37
    I tried one last weekend that is similar to yours, it's called Carolina Gold.(www.chefsteps.com/activities/carolina-gold-bbq-sauce) I loved it but yours sounds even better. I'll be trying it soon. Thanks for sharing.

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