Mustard BBQ sauce is a tangy, vinegar-sharp style from South Carolina, often called Carolina Gold, and it cuts through fatty pork like little else. This range covers Carolina-style mustard sauces, honey mustards and mustard condiments from Lillie's Q, Butchers Axe, Tillman's Barbecue, Blues Hog, Fancy Hanks and more. Shipping is a flat $10 anywhere in Australia.
Which mustard sauce should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| Gold Barbeque Sauce | Lillie's Q | Carolina mustard sauce / cool as (0/11) | Chicken, pork, sausages |
| Mustard BBQ Sauce | Butchers Axe | Carolina-gold sauce / cool as (0/11) | Pulled pork, chicken, snags |
| Florida Gold Mustard BBQ Sauce | Tillman's Barbecue | Mustard BBQ sauce / mild (1/11) | Pork ribs, pulled pork, brisket |
| Yellow Brick Road | Meat Mitch | Mustard and honey sauce / mild (2/11) | Chicken, pork, steak |
| Honey Gold BBQ Sauce | Loot N' Booty | Honey mustard sauce / cool as (0/11) | Pulled pork, chicken |
| Honey Mustard Sauce | Blues Hog | Thick honey mustard / cool as (0/11) | Ham, pork, sandwiches |
| Honey Mustard BBQ Sauce | Fancy Hanks | Honey mustard / cool as (0/11) | Glazed ham, pork ribs, chicken |
| Mama Mustard | Mama Melisse | Ginger and turmeric mustard / cool as (0/11) | Pork ribs, ham, snags |
| Raspberry & Wasabi Mustard | Drunken Sailor | Fruity wasabi mustard / mild (3/11) | Chicken, ham sangas, steak |
| Sweet Mustard | Little Brixton | Habanero sweet mustard / medium (5/11) | Burgers, sandwiches, dips |
| Capones Columbian Gold Jalapeno Mustard Sauce | Heavenly Hell | Jalapeño mustard sauce / medium (5/11) | Pulled pork, hot dogs, chicken |
| The Jamaican Trio Bundle | Little Brixton | Marinade, sauce and mustard / medium (4/11) | Chicken, ribs, pork |
How to use mustard BBQ sauce
- Pulled pork: toss a splash through freshly pulled shoulder, then serve more on the side. The vinegar keeps a rich roll from eating heavy.
- Ribs and chicken: brush it on in the last 15 minutes, or use it as a mop through the cook.
- Ham: honey mustard makes an easy glaze. Score the fat, brush it on and finish in a hot oven or kettle.
- Binder: a thin coat of mustard helps a rub stick to brisket or pork shoulder, and the mustard flavour mostly cooks off.
- Sides: stir a spoonful through potato salad or slaw.
- Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
Carolina Gold vs honey mustard
Carolina Gold sauces lead with mustard and vinegar, with sugar or honey underneath, so they taste sharp first and sweet second. Honey mustards flip that: rounder, sweeter and thicker, made for dipping, glazing ham and spreading on sandwiches. If you want both, Meat Mitch Yellow Brick Road sits in between.
Is mustard BBQ sauce gluten free?
Some are. Tillman's Florida Gold, Meat Mitch Yellow Brick Road, Blues Hog Honey Mustard and Mama Mustard are listed as gluten free in their product data. Butchers Axe's Mustard BBQ Sauce lists soy. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change.
Building a pulled pork spread? See pulled pork, every BBQ sauce we stock and our condiments, or the full ranges from Lillie's Q, Butchers Axe and Tillman's Barbecue.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy mustard BBQ sauce in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks Carolina-style mustard BBQ sauces and honey mustards from Lillie's Q, Butchers Axe, Tillman's Barbecue, Blues Hog and more, and ships Australia-wide for a flat $10.
What is Carolina Gold BBQ sauce?
Carolina Gold is a mustard-based BBQ sauce from South Carolina, sharp with vinegar and balanced with sugar or honey. It is a classic with pulled pork, ribs and chicken.
What do you eat mustard BBQ sauce with?
Mustard BBQ sauce suits pulled pork, pork ribs, chicken, snags and ham, where its tang cuts through the fat. It also works as a dip or stirred through potato salad.
Can you use mustard as a binder for a BBQ rub?
Yes. A thin layer of mustard helps a rub stick to brisket, ribs or pork shoulder, and the mustard flavour mostly cooks off during a long smoke.
Is mustard BBQ sauce gluten free?
Some are. Tillman's Florida Gold, Meat Mitch Yellow Brick Road and Blues Hog Honey Mustard are listed as gluten free on The Rub Hub. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change.