That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy your new Carolina bbq sauce recipe. Which do you prefer? Eastern or Western style? Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you. Keep it spicy! Pork is particularly prevalent here, from whole hog barbecue to slow roasted pork shoulder and so much more. Where you’ll find particular disagreement - or really just good old fashioned rivalry - involves Carolina Vinegar BBQ Sauce. Vinegar based bbq sauce in the Carolinas is everywhere in the region, though you’ll find two distinctive variations dividing the state. Eastern Carolina BBQ Sauce is a simple blend of vinegar, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper. Western Carolina BBQ Sauce uses that base and incorporates tomato, usually in the form of ketchup and/or tomato paste or sauce. Both versions are delicious, and it really depends on whether or not you prefer a touch of tomato with your sauce. It’s really up to you. I love just about any Carolina barbecue sauce I’ve encountered, and would be hard pressed to choose between Western and Eastern North Carolina versions. I’ll take both, please! For the recipe below, I’ve included information for how to make both versions. Feel free to adjust to your own personal preference. Let’s talk about how we make Carolina Vinegar BBQ Sauce, shall we? Boom! Done! Your Carolina vinegar bbq sauce is ready to serve! Shake it up and serve as desired. Makes about 2 cups, a bit more if you’re making the Western NC version. So good, isn’t it? Spicy, vinegary goodness.
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