Mustard Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 slice bacon, finely diced
• 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
• 1 cup dijon-style mustard
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   toast mustard seeds in pan over medium heat 2-3 minutes, transfer to small bowl to cool.

2. 2

   add butter, bacon and onion to pan and cook over medium heat until lightly brown, 3-4 minutes.

3. 3

   stir in the dijon mustard, brown sugar, molasses and half of the toasted mustard seeds and gradually bring to a boil.

4. 4

   reduce heat and simmer until thick and flavored, about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   add salt and plenty of pepper.

6. 6

   store rest of mustard seeds to sprinkle over sauce just before serving.

7. 7

   serve with pork, chicken, ham steak, and grilled sausage. Use splenda for sugar free.