Eastern North Carolina basic barbecue sauce is a vinegar-based sauce that is used to cook pork barbecue. It is typically made with apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and other spices. The sauce is applied to the pork before it is cooked, and it is then cooked slowly over low heat until the pork is tender and the sauce has thickened. This type of barbecue sauce is popular in the eastern part of North Carolina, and it is often served with pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, and hush puppies.
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NORTH CAROLINA-STYLE BBQ SAUCE
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
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
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-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
EAST CAROLINA BBQ SAUCE
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
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 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 BASIC BARBECUE SAUCE
In eastern NC barbecue is served at ALL outdoor events from reunions of all types to political gatherings or church suppers. This sauce, courtesy the NC Pork Producers As'sn. is a basic sauce and can be varied to suit your own tastes. The sauce is NOT cooked before use!
Provided by Dan-Amer 1
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients well. Use to baste pig while barbecuing and to season chopped barbecue with. You can store this in an airtight container without refrigeration for several days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.3, Fat 0.2, Sodium 7028.2, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 5.4, Protein 0.9
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.
RODNEY SCOTT'S SECRET EASTERN CAROLINA BARBECUE SAUCE
I'm showing you exactly what goes into this world-famous BBQ sauce. Well, not exactly exact, since no real pitmaster would ever reveal their ingredients. But based on what Rodney Scott's said about this sauce in interviews, videos, and tv shows, I think this is really, really close. Sauce is safe unrefrigerated but will last longer if kept in the fridge, for up to two months.
Provided by Chef John
Categories BBQ Sauce
Time 10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pour white vinegar into a saucepan; add lemon slices, black pepper, cayenne, paprika, ancho chile powder, pepper flakes, and white pepper. Add sugar. Whisk to combine.
- Place over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Stir, turn off heat, and let cool to room temperature.
- Transfer into a plastic squeeze bottle or other vessel.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 16.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 0.4 mg
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 BBQ SAUCE
There are lots of BBQ Sauce recipes out there, but I love the vinegar based NC sauce. It is very wet, and is great on pulled or chopped pork. We do not like it so much on chicken.
Provided by Beth roarsback
Categories Sauces
Time 5m
Yield 2 cups, 8 serving(s)
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 22, Fat 0.1, Sodium 341.2, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2, Protein 0.1
Tips:
- Choose the Right Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar is the traditional choice for Eastern North Carolina barbecue sauce, but you can also use white vinegar or rice vinegar. Each type of vinegar will impart a slightly different flavor to the sauce.
- Don't Skimp on the Spices: The spices are what give Eastern North Carolina barbecue sauce its characteristic flavor. Be sure to use a generous amount of black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin, to taste.
- Let the Sauce Simmer: Simmering the sauce allows the flavors to meld and develop. Be sure to simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or up to an hour.
- Taste the Sauce and Adjust the Seasoning: Once the sauce has simmered, taste it and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or vinegar to taste.
- Use the Sauce on Pork or Chicken: Eastern North Carolina barbecue sauce is traditionally used on pork or chicken. However, you can also use it on other meats, such as beef or fish.
Conclusion:
Eastern North Carolina barbecue sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of meats. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a new barbecue sauce to try, give Eastern North Carolina barbecue sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!
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