Recipe: Magnolias Carolina Barbecue Sauce

MAGNOLIAS CAROLINA BBQ SAUCE
Makes 3 cups

2 cups cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups apple cider
1 cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 smoked neck bones or smoked ham hocks

In a sauce pot, combine all of the ingredients. Place over medium heat and allow to cook slowly for 30-40 minutes. Remove any foam that may appear on the surface of the sauce as it cooks and discard it. Check seasoning.

Remove the smoked products and allow the sauce to cool to room temperature. Check seasoning and hold warm for service or refrigerate for future use.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
"Donald Barickman brings his contemporary take on Southern flavors to the table at Magnolia's Restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina."

Makes 6-8 servings
Source: Magnolias: Authentic Southern Cuisine by Donald Barickman