Best 8 North Carolina Style Bbq Sauce Recipes
North Carolina style BBQ sauce is a unique and flavorful sauce that is perfect for pork, chicken, and even tofu. The sauce is made with a variety of ingredients, including vinegar, tomato sauce, sugar, brown sugar, spices, and sometimes mustard. The result is a thick, tangy sauce that is perfect for slow-cooking meats. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make BBQ sauce, then you have to try North Carolina style BBQ sauce. It is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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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
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 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.
NORTH CAROLINA-STYLE VINEGAR BARBECUE SAUCE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield about 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the bacon, beef stock, cider vinegar, white vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, red pepper flakes, chile powder and 1 tablespoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the bacon renders its fat, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; set aside to let the flavors develop, 20 minutes. Remove the bacon. Reheat the sauce before serving.
EASY NORTH CAROLINA BARBEQUE
I just love vinegar-based barbeque. I looked high and low for an easy recipe for North Carolina barbeque; this is it! Be warned; your friends will want the recipe. Eat it with a fork or on rolls with coleslaw.
Provided by Phil
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Shoulder Recipes
Time 9h10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Trim the fat from the roast; place in slow cooker and cook on Low overnight, at least 8 hours.
- To make the sauce, whisk together the vinegar, melted butter, salt, lemon juice, crushed red pepper, hot sauce, black pepper, and sugar in a bowl.
- Carefully remove the roast to a cutting board. Pull the meat from the bone with a fork. Return the pork to the slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the pulled pork. Simmer for 1 hour more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 134.1 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 1630.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
NORTH CAROLINA BARBECUE SAUCE
This is a recipe for NC BBQ sauce that we used to use in a restaurant I worked at a few years ago. It has no sugars in it, which is perfect for me because I prefer BBQ sauces that are not sweet. This is the best NC sauce I've ever had.
Provided by StickyMeat
Categories Sauces
Time 18m
Yield 1 Gallon Sauce
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper and mustard powder.
- Add dry mix to 1 gallon of apple cider vinegar in a pot on stove. Heat on medium whisking occasionally. Cook about 10-15 minutes, reducing heat as necessary to keep below a simmer. You just want to heat it enough to help release the flavor of the spices in the vinegar.
- Sauce is excellent on pork barbecue or barbecue chicken. Shake well before using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1061.4, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 28500.8, Carbohydrate 85.9, Fiber 21.3, Sugar 18.5, Protein 11.6
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
TRUE SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA BBQ SAUCE
True SE NC BBQ Sauce never contains ketchup or syrups. It is purely vinegar and seasonings. This is the Southern Food version.
Provided by Leta8076
Categories Sauces
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer slowly, uncovered for an hour.
- Strain to remove peppercorns if desired.
- Serve on pulled pork with coleslaw, on a plate or on a bun.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the sauce will be. Look for fresh, ripe tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Use a good quality vinegar and brown sugar.
- Cook the sauce low and slow: This allows the flavors to develop and deepen. Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- Add a little bit of spice: A pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder can add a nice kick to the sauce. You can also add some smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.
- Taste the sauce as you go: This is the best way to adjust the flavor to your liking. Add more sugar if you want it sweeter, or more vinegar if you want it tangier.
- Let the sauce cool before using: This will allow the flavors to meld together. You can store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
North Carolina-style BBQ sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on ribs, chicken, pork, and even vegetables. It's a great way to add some extra flavor to your favorite dishes. With its sweet, tangy, and smoky flavor, North Carolina-style BBQ sauce is sure to become a favorite in your household. So next time you're looking for a new sauce to try, give North Carolina-style BBQ sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!
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