Mop and Marinade Sauce

Elevate your grilling game with this versatile Mop and Marinade Sauce—a tangy, smoky, and slightly sweet concoction that’s perfect for barbecue enthusiasts. Featuring a bold blend of apple cider vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and a medley of spices, this sauce boasts a well-rounded flavor profile that enhances any protein. Use it as a marinade to tenderize and infuse meats with deep, savory notes, or brush it on as a mop while grilling or smoking to keep your dishes juicy and flavorful. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make sauce is a must-have for your next cookout and can be stored for up to one week, ensuring BBQ perfection every time.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 0.25 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, water, and ketchup. Stir until well blended.

Step 2

Add Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring to dissolve the sugar and combine the ingredients.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 5

Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 6

Use the sauce as a marinade by coating your protein of choice and letting it sit refrigerated for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Step 7

Alternatively, use the sauce as a mop while grilling or smoking by brushing it onto the meat periodically to keep it moist and flavorful.

Step 8

Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake or stir before using.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	711.7 grams (711.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	338

Total Fat 3.50g	4%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4062mg	177%
Total Carbohydrate 67.50g	25%
Dietary Fiber 2.10g	8%
Total Sugars 46.30g
Protein 1.40g	3%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 144mg	11%
Iron 5mg	30%
Potassium 845mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 10.3%

Protein: 1.8%

Carbs: 87.9%