Best 9 True Southeastern North Carolina Bbq Sauce Recipes

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True Southeastern North Carolina barbecue sauce is a unique and flavorful sauce that is perfect for cooking pork, chicken, or seafood. It is made with a vinegar base and has a sweet and tangy flavor. The sauce is typically made with a variety of spices, including paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. It is also often thickened with cornstarch or flour. True Southeastern North Carolina barbecue sauce is a staple in many Southern kitchens and is a delicious way to add flavor to your favorite dishes.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

TRUE SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA BBQ SAUCE



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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

2 cups cider vinegar
1 tablespoon peppercorn
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon hot pepper flakes
1 onion, finely chopped
1 cup water

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.

EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA BARBECUE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 10h50m

Yield 6 large servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 fresh pork butt, bone-in (this is the butt, or top portion, of the shoulder)
Kosher salt
Barbecue Sauce, recipe follows
2 cups apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

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.

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.

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-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

EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA BARBECUE SAUCE WITH A WEST COAST TWIST



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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

1 tablespoon honey, or other sweetener to taste
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon hot red pepper flakes
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup white distilled vinegar

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

SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA PULLED PORK



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Make and share this Southeastern North Carolina Pulled Pork recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Leta8076

Categories     Pork

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 -5 lbs boneless pork roast (Boston Butt is recommended)
true se nc barbecue sauce (True Southeastern North Carolina BBQ Sauce)
1/4 cup new mexico chile powder
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients for the rub together until well blended.
  • Rub on the pork roast.
  • Allow to stand 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Place pork roast in a baking pan, add about 1/4 cup water and cover tightly.
  • Bake slowly (250 F- 300 F) for 4 to 5 hours, or until the meat is tender enough to"pull" with a fork.
  • Shred the meat and then add 1/4 to 1/3 cup of recipe number 51595, True Southeastern North Carolina BBQ Sauce.
  • Stir through the meat until absorbed (you don't want sauce standing in the bottom of the dish, as it can become quite strong in flavor).
  • Serve with hush puppies and coleslaw (I recommend Chia's Cole Slaw recipe#47606).
  • If making pulled pork sandwiches, just put the pork on a hamburger bun, with some coleslaw that has been flavored with mustard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663.6, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 259.9, Sodium 1422, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4.8, Protein 87.1

Tips:

  • Choose the right vinegar: Eastern North Carolina BBQ sauce is traditionally made with apple cider vinegar. However, you can also use white vinegar or a combination of the two.
  • Use fresh ingredients: For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients whenever possible. This includes using fresh peppers, onions, and garlic.
  • Don't overcook the sauce: Eastern North Carolina BBQ sauce is typically cooked for a short amount of time, just until the flavors have had a chance to meld. Overcooking the sauce can make it bitter.
  • Taste the sauce as you go: Be sure to taste the sauce as you're cooking it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You want the sauce to be flavorful but not too spicy or vinegary.

Conclusion:

Eastern North Carolina BBQ sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of meats and vegetables. It's a great way to add some smoky, tangy flavor to your next cookout or backyard barbecue.

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