North Carolina BBQ starts off with a heavy dose of tangy cider vinegar. Throw in some brown sugar and ketchup and we've got ourselves a sauce perfect for pork sandwiches...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Carolina-Style Barbecue Sauces
There are different predominant flavors a Carolina barbecue sauce may take on, depending where you are (North Carolina, South Carolina, and even within the states there are bbq flavor varieties such as "Eastern" or "Western"). Vinegar-based and tomato-based are the most commonly found. There are also mustard and pepper varieties. Some are more sweet while others have a tangy flavor.
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North Carolina Barbecue Sauce
Carolina Gold
Made with garlic powder, black pepper, prepared mustard, brown sugar, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Sweet And Sour BBQ Sauce
Who says American BBQ can't borrow a little sweet and sour goodness from those cravable Chinese classics? Slather it on ribs or mix with pulled pork for some next-level...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Eastern North Carolina-Style Barbecue Sauce
Sauce it up like they do it in the Tar Heel state. This bbq sauce has a sweet and spicy kick whether you throw this stuff on a pulled pork sandwich or use it...
Time: 2-5 hours
Western South Carolina-Style Barbecue Sauce
The battle of the BBQ between states is a big deal, and sauce is one of the most defining differences in styles. This South Carolina sauce works best with...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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No-Cook Barbecue Finishing Sauce
Slather your grilled chicken or ribs with this simple finishing sauce during the last few minutes of grilling to add flavor and moisture to the meat.
Time: under 30 minutes
North Carolina Vinegar Grilling Sauce
North Carolina BBQ may be all about the pork, but you can use this authentic vinegar sauce to grill up some outstanding chicken too.
Time: 2-5 hours
Carolina-Style Barbecue Sauce
Made with salt and ground pepper, white vinegar, cider vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes
Time: under 30 minutes
Sweet Barbecue Sauce
Made with salt and pepper, bay leaf, cayenne pepper, butter, sweet onion, yellow mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, dry mustard
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
South Carolina Mustard Sauce
Made with cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup or honey, Worcestershire sauce, hot red pepper sauce, vegetable oil, salt, black pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
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