Carolina Style BBQ Sauce
In the Carolinas, vinegar-based bbq sauce reigns supreme. Making it yourself is simple, and lets you adjust the tanginess, sweetness, and spice-level. This bbq sauce is thick, tangy, slightly sweet and so finger-licking good you will want to make it again and again! Slather it on pulled pork, ribs, brisket, and anything and everything else! Member’s Mark™ Seasonings, such as Crushed Red Pepper and Chili Powder, give this sauce that extra ZING your tastebuds will love!
What Foods to Serve with Carolina Style BBQ Sauce
Here are some of the best foods to put it on:
Classic BBQ Meats
- Pulled pork (the traditional favorite)
- Smoked pork shoulder
- Pork ribs
- Chopped pork sandwiches
- Smoked chicken
- Grilled chicken thighs
- Turkey sandwiches
- Smoked sausage
- Brisket (especially with vinegar-based sauce)
Sandwiches & Sliders
- Pulled pork sliders with coleslaw
- BBQ chicken sandwiches
- Fried chicken sandwiches
- Smoked turkey melts
- BBQ burgers
Grilled & Smoked Foods
- Grilled shrimp
- Smoked meatballs
- Grilled salmon
- Charred hot dogs
- Grilled kielbasa
- Smoked wings
Southern Comfort Foods
- Meatloaf
- BBQ baked beans
- Mac and cheese with pulled pork
- Loaded baked potatoes
- Hash and rice
- BBQ nachos
Vegetables That Pair Surprisingly Well
- Roasted sweet potatoes
- Grilled corn
- Smoked cauliflower
- Roasted Brussels sprouts
- Grilled mushrooms
- Charred green beans
Great Dipping Uses
- French fries
- Onion rings
- Chicken tenders
- Fried pickles
- Tater tots
- Hush puppies
Breakfast/Brunch Uses
- Breakfast sandwiches with sausage or bacon
- Biscuits with pulled pork
- Hash browns
- BBQ breakfast tacos
Carolina Style BBQ Sauce
In the Carolinas, vinegar-based bbq sauce reigns supreme. Making it yourself is simple, and lets you adjust the tanginess, sweetness, and spice-level. This bbq sauce is thick, tangy, slightly sweet and so finger-licking good you will want to make it again and again! Slather it on pulled pork, ribs, brisket, and anything and everything else!
Ingredients
- 2 cups Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 1/2 cup Member's Mark™ Brown Sugar
- 1/4 cup Hot sauce
- 2 tbsp Member's Mark™ Chili Powder
- 2 tbsp Member's Mark™ Whole Black Peppercorn
- 1 tbsp Member's Mark™ Himalayan Pink Salt
- 1 tbsp Member's Mark™ Crushed Red Pepper
- 1 tsp Dry mustard
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar and spices all dissolve. Bring to a low simmer and cook 10-15 minutes, then turn off the heat.
- Strain the sauce into a bowl to remove the chili pepper flakes and peppercorns (and discard the pepper flake sand peppercorns). Then, when cool, place BBQ sauce into a jar with a tight-sealing lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.
Notes
For more heat, add more chili pepper flakes and hot sauce, and let it sit unstrained for a period of time. For more sweetness, add some honey! Need more tang? Add in yellow mustard.