Best 7 South Carolina Chopped Barbecue Recipes

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For a taste of authentic Southern cuisine, look no further than South Carolina chopped barbecue. This flavorful dish has been a local favorite for generations and is renowned for its smoky, tangy flavor. Whether you're a seasoned barbecue enthusiast or a novice cook, this article will guide you through the process of creating a mouthwatering South Carolina chopped barbecue that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

NORTH CAROLINA EASY CHOPPED BARBECUE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h1m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 pound pork shoulder, bone in
1 pint Al's barbecue sauce, recipe follows
1 gallon apple cider vinegar
1 (28-ounce) bottle ketchup
22 ounces light brown sugar
1/4 cup garlic powder
1/4 cup salt
1/2 cup crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Wrap pork in aluminum foil and place in a broiler pan. Cook for 7 hours, about 1 hour per pound. Remove from oven and let stand for 1 hour.
  • Wearing heavy rubber gloves, pull skin from the meat and discard. Remove most of the fat and all of the bone. Cut meat into 8-ounce chunks and place in large pan.
  • Place meat on a charcoal fire and cook, covered, for another 30 to 45 minutes, until well smoked, turning meat over every 10 to 15 minutes. Pour barbecue sauce over meat during the last 10 to 15 minutes of cooking.
  • Remove meat from the grill and chop into bite size pieces. Serve with additional barbecue sauce if desired.
  • Mix all ingredients in a 6-quart stainless steel pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer, about 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let stand, about 30 minutes. Sauce can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

SOUTH CAROLINA BARBECUE SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Combine 2/3 cup yellow mustard, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and 2 teaspoons hot sauce in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking, until the sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in 3 tablespoons butter until melted; season with salt and pepper. Let cool.

SLOW COOKER CAROLINA BBQ



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Miss the tarheel tradition of a pig pickin'? Then find yourself a crock pot, a big pork shoulder, some cider vinegar and get cooking! While ground and crushed red pepper will provide the basic heat - go the extra mile and find some Texas Pete (or Trappey's) pepper sauce to bring the taste of Carolina to your kitchen.

Provided by coolmonkshoes

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Shoulder Recipes

Time 12h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5 pound) bone-in pork shoulder roast
1 tablespoon salt
ground black pepper
1 ½ cups apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Place the pork shoulder into a slow cooker and season with salt and pepper. Pour the vinegar around the pork. Cover, and cook on Low for 12 hours. Pork should easily pull apart into strands.
  • Remove the pork from the slow cooker and discard any bones. Strain out the liquid, and save 2 cups. Discard any extra. Shred the pork using tongs or two forks, and return to the slow cooker. Stir the brown sugar, hot pepper sauce, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes into the reserved sauce. Mix into the pork in the slow cooker. Cover and keep on Low setting until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 90.5 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 775.5 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

EASY NORTH CAROLINA BARBEQUE



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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

1 (5 pound) pork butt roast
2 cups white vinegar
1 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons white sugar

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 PULLED-PORK BARBECUE



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This classic pulled pork is the ultimate holiday weekend grilling project.

Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Backyard BBQ     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet     Graduation

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 1/2 cups cider vinegar (20 fluid ounces)
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons hot red-pepper flakes
1 (8- to 10-pound) bone-in pork shoulder roast (preferably butt end) with skin

Steps:

  • Bring vinegar to a boil with sugar, red-pepper flakes, 2 tsp salt, and 1 Tbsp pepper in a small nonreactive saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then cool. Set aside 2 cups vinegar sauce to serve with sandwiches.
  • While sauce cools, score pork skin in a crosshatch pattern with a sharp knife (forming 1-inch diamonds), cutting through skin and fat but not into meat. Pat meat dry and rub all over with 1 Tbsp each of salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before grilling.
  • Prepare grill for indirect-heat cooking over low heat, leaving space in middle for disposable roasting pan.
  • When coals have cooled to about 300°F (45 minutes to 1 hour; when most coals will have burned out), put disposable roasting pan on bottom rack of grill between the 2 remaining mounds of coals, then fill pan halfway with water. Add a couple of handfuls of unlit charcoal to each charcoal mound, then put grill rack on so hinges are over coals.
  • Oil grill rack, then put pork, skin side up, on rack above roasting pan. Grill pork, with lid ajar (for air, so coals remain lit), basting meat with sauce and turning over every 30 minutes (to maintain a temperature of 250 to 275°F, add a couple of handfuls of coals to each side about every 30 minutes), until fork-tender (a meat fork should insert easily) and an instant-read thermometer inserted 2 inches into center of meat (avoid bone) registers 190°F, 7 to 8 hours total.
  • Transfer pork to a cutting board. If skin is not crisp, cut it off with at least 1/4 inch fat attached (cut any large pieces into bite-size ones) and roast, fat side down, in a 4-sided sheet pan in a 350°F oven until crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • When meat is cool enough to handle, shred it using 2 forks. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Serve pork, cracklings, and coleslaw together on buns. Serve reserved vinegar sauce on the side.

SOUTH CAROLINA CHOPPED BARBECUE



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Provided by Patricia Wells

Categories     dinner, project, roasts, main course

Time 6h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder, with bone
4 cloves garlic, peeled but left whole
1 cup apple cider vinegar
12 peppercorns
2 cups apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the pork, garlic, vinegar and peppercorns and add enough water to cover. Bring liquid to a boil over moderately high heat, skimming the froth as it rises to the surface. Simmer, partially covered, for about three hours, or until very tender.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by combining the vinegar, pepper and salt in a covered container, shaking vigorously to blend.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Remove the pork from the Dutch oven, discarding the liquid. Place pork on the rack of a roasting pan, and baste thoroughly with the spicy sauce. Baste every 15 minutes or so, turning the meat after 1 1/2 hours. It should roast for a total of about three hours with constant basting, so it does not dry out. The fat should be crisp.
  • Remove pork from the oven, chop very finely with a large knife, and sauce again. The mixture should be moist, but not soupy. Serve warm, with cole slaw and white bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 655, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 372 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

CAROLINA-STYLE PORK BARBECUE



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I am originally from North Carolina (where swine is divine) and this recipe for the slow cooker is a family favorite. My husband swears my authentic Carolina 'cue is the best BBQ he has ever eaten! -Kathryn Ransom Williams, Sparks, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h30m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (4 to 5 pounds)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 medium onions, quartered
3/4 cup cider vinegar
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
14 hamburger buns, split
1-3/4 pounds deli coleslaw

Steps:

  • Cut roast into quarters. Mix brown sugar, salt, paprika and pepper; rub over meat. Place meat and onions in a 5-qt. slow cooker., In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar and seasonings; pour over roast. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., Remove roast; cool slightly. Reserve 1-1/2 cups cooking juices; discard remaining juices. Skim fat from reserved juices. Shred pork with two forks. Return pork and reserved juices to slow cooker; heat through. Serve on buns with coleslaw.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 889mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of meat. Pork shoulder or butt is the most commonly used cut for chopped barbecue, as it has a good amount of fat and connective tissue that breaks down during cooking, resulting in tender and flavorful meat.
  • Use a flavorful rub. A good rub will help to add flavor to the meat and create a crispy crust. Some popular ingredients for a South Carolina barbecue rub include brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  • Cook the meat low and slow. Chopped barbecue is typically cooked at a low temperature (around 225 degrees Fahrenheit) for several hours. This allows the meat to cook evenly and become fall-apart tender.
  • Baste the meat regularly. Basting the meat with a mixture of vinegar, water, and spices will help to keep it moist and flavorful. It will also help to create a nice glaze on the meat.
  • Let the meat rest before chopping. Once the meat is cooked, let it rest for at least 15 minutes before chopping. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful barbecue.

Conclusion:

South Carolina chopped barbecue is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own, on a sandwich, or as part of a larger meal. With its smoky flavor and tender texture, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook pork, give South Carolina chopped barbecue a try. You won't be disappointed.

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