Best 13 Carolina Red Barbeque Sauce Recipes

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Carolina Red Barbecue Sauce: A Tangy and Spicy Delight for Your Taste Buds

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the Carolina Red Barbecue Sauce, a delectable sauce that captures the essence of Southern barbecue. Originating from the Carolinas, this sauce is known for its vibrant red hue and a unique blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. It is the perfect accompaniment to pork, chicken, and beef, adding a layer of smoky richness that elevates any dish. In this article, we present two irresistible recipes for Carolina Red Barbecue Sauce: a classic version and a spicy variation. Both recipes use simple ingredients and are easy to follow, allowing you to create this flavorful sauce in the comfort of your own kitchen. Whether you prefer a milder or a more intense heat, these recipes have got you covered. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the grill or smoker, and let's embark on a culinary journey to barbecue heaven.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

CAROLINA VINEGAR BBQ SAUCE



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Carolina Vinegar BBQ Sauce is tangy, spicy and is the ultimate sauce when you're serving pork!

Provided by Donya Mullins

Categories     Extras     Main Course

Time 7m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer cooking for 2 minutes until sugar and salt dissolves.
  • Remove from heat and let cool. Store in a covered jar or bottle in the refrigerator until ready to use. It can be stored for up to 3 weeks.

HOMEMADE CAROLINA BBQ SAUCE RECIPE



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This Carolina BBQ Sauce recipe is easy to make and tastes delicious with everything! Thick, tangy and slightly sweet, you will want to make this homemade sauce again and again!

Provided by Cheyanne Holzworth

Categories     Condiment     Sauce

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
¾ Cup Ketchup
¼ Cup Dark Brown Sugar
1 TBS Yellow Mustard
1 TBS Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp Hot Sauce ((Preferably Texas Pete's))
1 tsp Kosher Salt
½ tsp Ground Pepper
½ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium sized sauce pan. Whisk well to combine.
  • Place the pan over medium heat and bring to a rapid simmer. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook, whisking occasionally, until the sauce is glossy and thickened, about 15-18 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Allow to cool to room temperature before using. Or, allow to cool to room temperature, transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy with pork, chicken, ribs, on sandwiches - whatever!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Sodium 743 mg, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CAROLINA BBQ SAUCE



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This spicy, tangy sauce, adapted from Skylight Inn in Ayden, NC, adds zip to any BBQ dish. It's vinegar-based, according to classic Carolina tradition.

Provided by Sam Jones

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield 25 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
3 tablespoons hot sauce, preferably Texas Pete brand
1/4 cup Sweet BBQ Pit Sauce, see "Sweet BBQ Pit Sauce" lesson for recipe; or use another sweet BBQ sauce
1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl combine sugar, black pepper, chili powder, crushed red pepper, and hot sauce to make a paste. Add the BBQ sauce, followed by vinegar; stir well to combine. The final consistency should be quite fluid, rather than thick. Keeps in a covered container at room temperature for several months. Makes about 2 cups.

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

NORTH CAROLINA-STYLE BBQ SAUCE



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Blending two vinegars helps re-create the BBQ sauce we love from my mother's North Carolina roots. - Gloria McKinley, Lakeland, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 1-2/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup white vinegar
2/3 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until flavors are blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 26 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 179mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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.)

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 RED BARBEQUE SAUCE



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This vinegar based BBQ sauce takes me back to my childhood in North Carolina. It was always served with smoked chopped pork, crisp coleslaw, and iced tea.

Provided by Lisa Neilson

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 c apple cider vinegar
1/2 c ketchup
1 Tbsp brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Stir all ingredients in small bowl until sugar and salt dissolve.
  • 2. Cover and refrigerate.
  • 3. Note: This sauce ages well. Can be prepared 3 days ahead.

EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA-STYLE BARBECUE SAUCE



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Chris Schlesinger is the chef and an owner of the East Coast Grill in Cambridge, Mass., which he opened in 1985. He is also the author, with John Willoughby, of six cookbooks that relate somehow to the pleasures of fire. This is an adaptation of his recipe for barbecue sauce meant to be served with his pulled pork.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     condiments, dips and spreads, sauces and gravies

Time 10m

Yield About 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk ingredients together in a bowl. Drizzle on barbecued meat. Covered, sauce will keep about 2 months.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 39, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 295 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

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 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

EAST CAROLINA BBQ SAUCE



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On a recent trip to the East Coast, I discovered this bold, spicy Carolina BBQ sauce. I'm not a huge fan of the thick and sugary sauces you typically see, so this recipe really intrigued me. It was served with pulled pork, but I've tried it on chicken and it works beautifully. -Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
2 to 3 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a jar or shaker. Seal and shake until sugar has completely dissolved. Use or store at room-temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 15 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA BARBEQUE SAUCE



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This piquant and spicy vinegar-based sauce, popular in Eastern North Carolina, is not for lightweights! It's great for all meats, but best on pork.

Provided by Lori

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

Time 3h10m

Yield 64

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 quarts cider vinegar
¼ cup salt
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons red pepper flakes
1 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together cider vinegar, salt, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, light brown sugar, and hot pepper sauce. Stir until salt and brown sugar have dissolved. Cover, and let stand at least 3 hours before using as a basting sauce or serving on meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 16.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 8.1 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes. This will give your sauce the best flavor.
  • Roast the tomatoes before using them. This will concentrate their flavor and make them sweeter.
  • Use a variety of spices. This will give your sauce a complex flavor profile.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make Carolina red barbecue sauce, so feel free to adjust the ingredients to your liking.
  • Let the sauce simmer for a long time. This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together.
  • Use the sauce on your favorite grilled or smoked meats. It's also great on chicken, pork, and fish.

Conclusion:

Carolina red barbecue sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of meats. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're firing up the grill, be sure to give this sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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