**East Carolina BBQ Sauce: A Tangy, Vinegar-Based Sauce with a Kick**
Originating from the eastern region of North Carolina, East Carolina BBQ Sauce is a unique and flavorful sauce that has gained popularity beyond its regional roots. This tangy, vinegar-based sauce is typically made with a blend of vinegar, mustard, spices, and a touch of sweetness. It is a versatile sauce that can be used as a marinade, dipping sauce, or finishing sauce for a variety of dishes, particularly pork and chicken.
This recipe provides instructions for creating the classic East Carolina BBQ Sauce, offering a detailed guide to achieving the perfect balance of tanginess, spice, and sweetness. It also includes variations such as a spicy version for those who prefer a bolder flavor, and a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions. Additionally, the recipe includes instructions for using the sauce in a variety of dishes, including pulled pork, chicken wings, and even tofu, providing a comprehensive guide to incorporating this delicious sauce into your culinary creations.
VINEGAR BASED CAROLINA BBQ SAUCE RECIPE
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
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
EAST CAROLINA VINEGAR BBQ SAUCE RECIPE
Create your own amazing East Carolina vinegar BBQ sauce and mop with this simple to follow recipe. Tangy and spicy, Low Country vinegar sauce is great for finishing fatty pork and does double duty as a baste (or mop) for adding layers of flavor to the meat as it cooks. Because it is so thin, it penetrates deep.
Provided by Kris Coppieters
Categories Sauces and Condiments
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prep. Pour all the ingredients into a jar and shake. Let it sit for at least 12 hours to allow the flavors to meld. A week is better.
- Use. You can use it as a mop when you cook, you can use it as a finishing sauce when you serve the meat, or both. In the Carolinas, it is usually used as both a mop and a finishing sauce.
- To use it as both a mop and finishing sauce, warm it, pour a few ounces (~89mL) into a cup and paint it on the meat with a basting brush once every hour or so while it is cooking. If you use it as a mop, the sauce in the cup can get contaminated with uncooked meat juices on the brush. That's why you don't want to dip the brush in the whole bottle. Discard contaminated mop and serve untouched sauce at the table.
ED MITCHELL'S EASTERN CAROLINA BARBECUE SAUCE
Steps:
- Combine ingredients in a container. Add to chopped barbecue to taste.
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA BBQ SAUCE
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
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
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA BARBECUE
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 10h50m
Yield 6 large servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Add hickory, oak, and maple chunks or chips to your smoker. Refer to the directions for your smoker to determine the correct amount of chips for the meat and for lighting instructions. When the chips are ready, add the pork and smoke it for 2 to 2 1/2 hours at 250 degrees F. Remove the pork and wrap it in heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F.
- Cook the pork for 6 to 8 hours or until the meat is tender and falls apart when the bone is removed. Chop the pork coarsely and mix in salt and barbecue sauce, to taste. Serve with more barbecue sauce on the side.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar, red pepper, garlic, and salt over high heat. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-high. Boil for 15 to 20 minutes and then remove from the heat. Let cool then add the black pepper.
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA BARBECUE SAUCE WITH A WEST COAST TWIST
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
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
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA-STYLE BARBECUE SAUCE
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
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
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA BARBEQUE SAUCE
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
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
WILSON'S BARBECUE AWARD-WINNING EASTERN CAROLINA VINEGAR SAUCE
From Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives cookbook. Courtesy of Ed Wilson, owner of Wilson's Barbeque, Fairfield, Conn.
Provided by mightyro_cooking4u
Categories Sauces
Time 35m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk the vinegar, water, chile flakes, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt , pepper, and ketchup in a medium saucepan over low heat. Simmer the sauce for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.2, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1844.5, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 27.7, Protein 1.9
Tips:
- For a thicker sauce, simmer for longer.
- Add a little bit of brown sugar or honey for sweetness.
- For a smokier flavor, add some smoked paprika or liquid smoke.
- If you like a little heat, add some cayenne pepper or chili powder.
- Experiment with different vinegars to find the flavor you like best.
- Use a good quality mustard. A grainy mustard will give the sauce more texture.
- Let the sauce sit for a while before using to allow the flavors to meld.
Conclusion:
East Carolina BBQ sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on chicken, pork, beef, or fish. It is also great as a dipping sauce for fries, onion rings, or chicken tenders. With its tangy, sweet, and smoky flavor, East Carolina BBQ sauce is sure to please everyone at your next cookout.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love