Best 10 Carolina Honey Bbq Sauce Recipes

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**Carolina Honey BBQ Sauce: A Tangy, Sweet, and Smoky Delight**

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Carolina Honey BBQ Sauce, a delectable blend of tangy, sweet, and smoky flavors that will elevate any grilling or BBQ experience. With its perfect balance of bold and sweet, this sauce is a versatile culinary creation that complements a wide range of dishes, from succulent ribs and juicy pulled pork to grilled chicken and roasted vegetables.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Classic Carolina Honey BBQ Sauce:** This classic recipe forms the foundation of this flavorful sauce, combining brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, honey, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of cayenne pepper for a perfect balance of flavors.

2. **Sweet and Spicy Carolina Honey BBQ Sauce:** For those who crave a bit more heat, this variation amplifies the spice level with the addition of chili powder, chipotle peppers, and a pinch of cayenne pepper, creating a sauce that packs a punch without overpowering the other flavors.

3. **Mustard-Based Carolina Honey BBQ Sauce:** This recipe introduces a tangy twist to the classic sauce by incorporating Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, and a hint of horseradish, resulting in a sauce with a bold and assertive flavor profile.

4. **Vinegar-Based Carolina Honey BBQ Sauce:** If you prefer a more vinegar-forward sauce, this variation elevates the tanginess with apple cider vinegar and white vinegar, balancing the sweetness of the honey and brown sugar.

5. **Smoky Carolina Honey BBQ Sauce:** This recipe adds a smoky depth of flavor by incorporating smoked paprika, liquid smoke, and a touch of chipotle peppers, creating a sauce that evokes the essence of a traditional Southern BBQ.

These recipes offer a range of flavor profiles to suit diverse preferences and culinary styles. Whether you're a fan of classic BBQ flavors, prefer a bit of heat, or enjoy tangy or smoky sauces, there's a Carolina Honey BBQ Sauce recipe here to satisfy your cravings.

Let's cook with our recipes!

VINEGAR BASED CAROLINA BBQ SAUCE RECIPE



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This simple-to-make tasty vinegar-based Carolina-Style BBQ Sauce has the perfect combination of tangy, sweet, and spicy for your BBQ.

Provided by Chef Billy Parisi

Categories     sauce

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups of apple cider vinegar
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic granules
2 teaspoons onion granules
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/3 cup of ketchup

Steps:

  • Add the vinegar, brown sugar, and salt to a medium-size pot and bring to a boil.
  • Add in all the other ingredients and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
  • Cool and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1418 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 19 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CAROLINA HONEY BBQ SAUCE



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Make and share this Carolina Honey BBQ Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Sauces

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup ketchup
1 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium/high heat.
  • Whisk until smooth.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes or until mixture thickens.
  • Remove from heat and serve with your favorite meat or seafood.

HONEY BBQ SAUCE



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This Honey BBQ Sauce Recipe is the perfect sweet sauce for burgers, wings, chicken, and more. It's wonderfully sticky and very kid-friendly, making it a great sauce to have on hand for weekday dinners or big group barbecues with family and friends.

Provided by Susie Bulloch (heygrillhey.com)

Categories     Sauce

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup ketchup
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 Tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients for Honey BBQ Sauce in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove sauce from heat and allow to cool.
  • Store in an airtight glass container for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 189 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CAROLINA MUSTARD SAUCE #1



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Great no-cook sauce for chicken or pork. Make 24 hours before serving for all flavors to develop.

Provided by Chef Bo

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time P1DT10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ¾ cups prepared yellow mustard
1 ⅛ cups honey
⅔ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)

Steps:

  • Stir mustard, honey, vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce together in a non-reactive bowl; pour into jars and seal tightly.
  • Refrigerate sauce to let the flavors blend before using, at least 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 365.5 mg, Sugar 23.2 g

BJ'S CAROLINA HONEY-BARBECUE SAUCE



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A great BBQ sauce for pork or chicken. This makes enough sauce to make about 5 pounds (2 kg) chicken wings or 4 pounds pork ribs.

Provided by BJ

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup hot water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
2 cups passata-style tomato sauce
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup smoky barbeque sauce
1 cup honey
½ cup ketchup
½ cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • Stir hot water and chicken bouillon granules together in a 2-quart stock pot to dissolve the granules completely; add tomato sauce, vinegar, barbeque sauce, honey, ketchup, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and mustard.
  • Stir mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the sauce is thickened, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 297.3 mg, Sugar 20.8 g

EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA BBQ SAUCE



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I have tried a lot of recipes of Eastern North Carolina BBQ Sauce. This is the closest to what you will find in any of the BBQ Restaurants here in North Carolina. It is on the hot side, so you may wish to adjust the cayenne pepper and Tabasco™ sauce for milder flavor.

Provided by RODEO3829

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     BBQ Sauce Recipes

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup white vinegar
1 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™), or to taste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the white vinegar, cider vinegar, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper in a jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 days before using so that the flavors will blend. Shake occasionally, and store for up to 2 months in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Sodium 76 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

CAROLINA RED BARBECUE SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon (packed) brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • Stir all ingredients in small bowl until sugar and salt dissolve. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

CAROLINA BBQ SAUCE



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A friend gave me this recipe some years ago for a vinegar-based sauce with mustard seed. You can use smoked pork neck bones in place of ham hocks if available.

Provided by go_vikes

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups apple cider vinegar
1 ½ cups apple cider
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard seed
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
½ cup tomato paste
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 smoked pork neck bones

Steps:

  • Combine the cider vinegar, apple cider, brown sugar, mustard seed, Dijon mustard, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, and neck bones in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat; simmer until the sauce thickens, 30 to 40 minutes. Skim any foam from the surface of the liquid and discard. Remove and discard the neck bones. Cool the sauce to room temperature or use immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 207.8 mg, Sugar 22.9 g

BEST CAROLINA BBQ MEAT SAUCE



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I can't take all the credit for this stuff. I have had to search, and snoop and experiment to get it right. (Thanks Big Daddy's!) But I've had barbeque in some of the best little places in the Carolina's, and this stuff rules there! Fantastic on pork! Or try brushing some on chicken as it finishes off the grill! Use fresh ground peppers for the best flavor. This will keep in fridge for a couple of weeks.

Provided by TRIPPER

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 8h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups prepared yellow mustard
½ cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup cider vinegar
¾ cup beer
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 ½ teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a heavy non-reactive saucepan, stir together the mustard, brown sugar, vinegar, and beer. Season with chili powder and black, white, and cayenne peppers. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, and cook for about 20 minutes. DO NOT BOIL, or you will scorch the sugar and peppers.
  • Mix in the Worcestershire sauce, butter, and liquid smoke. Simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes. Taste, and season with hot sauce to your liking. Pour into an airtight jar, and refrigerate for overnight to allow flavors to blend. The vinegar taste may be a little strong until the sauce completely cools.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 396.3 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA BARBECUE SAUCE WITH A WEST COAST TWIST



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I'm not sure if using honey instead of sugar really qualifies as a 'West Coast twist,' but it does ensure that people from North Carolina can't attack me for this Eastern North Carolina-style barbecue sauce not being authentic. Anyway, while this isn't exactly what you might find in the Tar Heel State, it was fantastic on pulled pork.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon honey, or other sweetener to taste
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon hot red pepper flakes
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup white distilled vinegar

Steps:

  • Whisk honey, black pepper, red pepper flakes, salt, apple cider vinegar, and white distilled vinegar together in a bowl. Let sauce sit overnight to blend flavors together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 17 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 181.5 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Tips:

  • To make the sauce spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • To make the sauce sweeter, add a little more honey or brown sugar.
  • For a smokier sauce, add a tablespoon of liquid smoke.
  • If you don't have apple cider vinegar, you can use white vinegar or rice vinegar instead.
  • The sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Carolina Honey BBQ Sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of foods. It's perfect for chicken, pork, ribs, and even vegetables. The sauce is also great as a dipping sauce for appetizers or snacks. If you're looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make BBQ sauce, give this recipe a try.

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