Recipe: 5 North Carolina Barbecue Sauces

Hi Judy,

Here is a collection for our archives.

Betsy

From: Marc Green
Newsgroups: alt.food.barbecue
Subject: Carolina BBQ Sauce
Date: 11 Jun 1996 19:12:32 GMT

I've been collecting BBQ recipes for several years. I can't count them
anymore, but estimate over 3000. For general edification, not to
mention eatification, I'm posting the section on Carolina sauces.

First, a few disclaimers. Categorizing BBQ sauces is a tough job.
Except for the distinction between Eastern Carolina vinegar sauces,
the distinctions are not always clear cut. I've done a classification
based on 1) the comments of the original source and 2) simple induction
by looking at the characteristics of sauces from different localities,
3) articles on regional variation in BBQ.

Although far from fool-proof, I used the following scheme:

1) North Carolina Eastern: vinegar base, no tomato
2) North Carolina Piedmont: vinegar base, with small amounts of tomato
3) North Carolina Western: strong tomato with some vinegar
4) South Carolina: mustard base, usually with some tomato
5) Charlotte: thin tomato

Next, I have not included attributions, since I don't remember where
most of the sauces came from. I assumed that this file would be strictly
for personal use. The only exception is the first recipe, which is from a
friend's father.

In addition, the recipes are rather telegraphic. To save
space, I included minimal cooking instructions and often abbreviate
ingredient names (tom for tomato, pepper always refers to black pepper,
etc.)

* North Carolina: Eastern Vernon's Dad's Sauce (A real family recipe from NC)

1 gallon cider vinegar
6 oz Texas Pete
10 oz worcestershire
1 1/4 oz crushed red pepper
mustard thicken (opt)

1. Age at least 1 day. Marinate items overnight and serve extra sauce with meal.

* North Carolina: Eastern Style

4 c cider vinegar
1/4 c brown sugar
3 tb salt
1 tb red pepper flk
1 1/2 ts cayenne
1 ts pepper

* North Carolina: Eastern Style with Chili

2 c cider vinegar
1 tb tabasco
2 tb paprika
3 tb salt
1 tb worcester
1 tb chili powder
3 tb pepper
1 c water

* North Carolina: Eastern Rub & Sauce

Rub:
2 ts salt
2 ts sugar
2 ts brown sugar
2 ts cumin
2 ts chili powder
2 ts pepper
1 ts cayenne pepper
1/4 cup paprika
Sauce:
1 c white vinegar
1 c cider vinegar
1 tb sugar
1 rb red pepper flake
1 tt tabasco
1 tb pepper

* North Carolina: Eastern Style with Sugar

1 c white vinegar
1 c cider vinegar
1 tb red pepper flake
1 tb sugar
1 t tabasco
s&p

* North Carolina: Eastern Style with Sugar II

2 c cider vinegar
2 tb salt
2 ts ground red pepper
1 tb red pepper flakes
2 tb brown sugar

* North Carolina: Eastern Style with Sugar III

1 c cider vinegar
2 tb salt
1/2 ts red pepper
1 ts red pepper flakes
1 tb brown sugar

* North Carolina: Eastern Style with Sugar and Chili

8 c cider vinegar
4 c water
4 tb worcester
4 tb chili powder
6 tb paprika
6 tb red pepper flake
12 tb pepper
6 tb salt
4 tb sugar

* North Carolina: Eastern Style with Molasses

1 gall cider vinegar
1/2 c salt
2 tb red pepper
3 tb red pepper flakes
1/2 c molasses

* North Carolina: Eastern Style with Butter

8 tb mustard
1 ts pepper
6 tb sugar
1 ts white pepper
1 c cider vinegar
1/2 ts soy
2 ts chili powder
2 tb butter

1. Combine all but soy & butter, heat 10 min. Add Soy and butter at end.

* North Carolina: Eastern Style Thined with Butter

1/2 c vinegar
1 1/2 c
1 ts mustard
1/4+ ts cayenne
1 ts paprika
2 tb sugar
2 ts salt
1 tb worcester
1 tb tabasco

1 tb chili powder
1 tb pepper
1/2 lemon juice
1 clove garlic
8 tb butter

1. Cook all but butter 15 min. Strain. Add butter and sit 30 min.

* North Carolina: Eastern Style with Butter III

2/3 c mustard
1/2 c white sugar
1/4 c brown sugar
1 c cider vinegar
2 tb chili powder
1 ts black pepper
1 ts white pepper
1/4 ts cayenne pepper
4-5 drops tabasco
1/2 ts soy sauce
2 tb butter

1. Mix all except soy, butter and mer 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in soy and butter.

* North Carolina: Eastern Style with Sugar and Butter IV

2 ts salt
1 tb paprika
2 tb sugar
1/2 ts cayenne
1/2 ts dry mustard
1 ts pepper
2/3 c water
1/4 c worcester
2/3 c red wine vinegar
1/2 c butter

1. Boil dry ingredients in water. Remove from heat add rest.

* North Carolina: Eastern Style with Herbs
1 c cider vinegar
1/2 c water
2/3 c minced onion
1 clove garlic
1 ts pepper
1/2 ts salt
2 ts red pepper flake
1 ts sugar
1 bay leaf
2/3 ts thyme
3 tb peanut oil
3 ts dry mustard
1 ts cold water

1. Boil all but last two ingredients for five minutes. Dissolve mustard in water and add.

* North Carolina: Eastern Style Sweet & Sour

2 c cider vinegar
1 c brown sugar
1 c mustard
1/2 ts cayenne pepper
1 1/2 ts pepper
1/2 t salt
1 tb worcester
1 ts tabasco sauce

* North Carolina: Eastern Style Sweet & Sour II

1 gal cider vinegar
3/4 c salt
2 tb cayenne
3 tb red pepper flakes
1 c brown sugar

* North Carolina: Eastern Style with Onion

2 c cider vinegar
1 tb peppercorns
1 ts celery seeds
1 ts salt
1 tb hot pepper flakes
1 grated onion
1 c water

* North Carolina: Eastern Style Lemon Mop

1 c cider vinegar
1/2 c water
3 tb lemon juice
3 tb butter
1 ts cayenne

2 ts tabasco
2 tb worcester
2 tb sugar

* North Carolina: Piedmont (smoked pork)

1 1/2 c vinegar
10 tb ketchup
1/2 c water
1 tb sugar
1/2 tsp cayenne
pinch red pepper
s&p

1. simmer: Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves.

* North Carolina: Piedmont II

1 1/2 c cider vinegar
1/2 c ketchup
1 ts salt
1/8 ts red pepper flakes
1 tb sugar
1/2 c water

* North Carolina: Piedmont III

1/2 stick butter
1/4 c minced onion
1 1/4 c cider vin
1 1/4 c ketcup
3/4 tb brown sugar
1 ts worcester
1/4 ts cayenne
s&p

1. Saute onion in butter. Add rest and simmer 30 min. Use on pork smoked with vinegar based mop.

* North Carolina: Piedmont IV

2 tb brown sugar
1 tb dry mustard
1 tb celery salt
1 tb cayenne
1 tb black pepper
1 tb paprika
2 tb cornstarch
1/2 ts allspice
4 c tom juice
1 1/2 ts worcester
1 c white vinegar
1 tb grated onion

1. Prevent lumping: mix dry ingredients, add some liquid to make paste. Add all liquids . Cook 2 hrs.

* North Carolina: Piedmont V

1/8 ts cinnamon
1/3 c cider vinegar
1/2 c ketchup
1/2 ts chili powder
1/2 ts nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 ts celery seed
1 c water

North Carolina: Piedmont VI

1 1/2 c brown sugar
1/2 c vinegar
1 stick butter
1 c ketchup
6 oz Heinz 57 sauce
1 tb celery seed
1 c onion, chop
1 clove garlic
1 tb dry mustard
red pepper flakes

1. Cook sugar, butter until bubbles. Add vinegar and whisk. Add rest and cook until thick.

* North Carolina: Piedmont VII

Marinade:
1 c apple cider
1/2 ts cayenne

BBQ sauce:
1/4 c worcester
1/4 c brown sugar
1/4 c cider vinegar
1/4 c water
1/4 c ketchup
2 ts chili powder

* North Carolina: Piedmont VIII (Simmer briefly)

2 c vinegar
1 c water
1/2 c ketchup
2 1/2 tb chili powder
1 tb pepper
1 1/2 tb brown sugar
1 tb lemon juice
1/2 ts salt

* North Carolina: Piedmontt IX

32 oz ketchup
6 oz texas pete
2 oz tabasco
2 qt vinegar
2 oz chile powder

* North Carolina: Piedmontt X

1 c white vinegar
1/2 c water
1/4 c ketchup
1 tb sugar
1/2 ts red pepper
1/2 ts black pepper
1/2 ts salt

* North Carolina: Piedmontt XI

1 c cider vinegar
1 ts salt
1 tb celery salt
1/2 c ketchup
1/2 ts chili powder
1/8 ts nutmeg
1/2 ts brown sugar
1 c water

* North Carolina: Piedmontt XII (Simmer until sugar dissolved)

1 c cider vinegar
1 ts salt
1 tb celery salt
1/2 c ketchup
1/2 ts chili powder
1/8 ts nutmeg
1/2 ts brown sugar
1 c water

* North Carolina: Piedmont XIII

1 c ketchup
1 c water
1/4 c cider vinegar
1 small onion
2 t garlic powder
2 tb brown sugar
2 tb molasses
2 ts dry mustard
1 ts chili powder

* North Carolina: Piedmontt XIV (Simmer 1 hr)

1/2 c water
1/2 c cider vinegar
1 c catsup
1 ts salt
1 tb sugar
1 tb worcester
1 tb tabasco
1/2 ts pepper
1 chopped onion

* North Carolina: Piedmontt XV (Simmer 15 min.)

1 1/2 c cider vinegar
1/2 c water
1/2 c ketchup
1 ts salt
1 chopped onion
2 tb brown sugar
1 tb worcestershire
1/8 ts red pepper

* North Carolina: Piedmont XVI

1 1/2 c cider vinegar
1/2 c ketchup
1 ts salt
1/2 ts ground red pepper
1/8 tb red pepper flak
1 tb sugar
1/2 c water

* North Carolina: Piedmont XVII

1/3 c honey
1/3 c molasses
1 head garlic
2 tb whole cumin seed
3 tb coriander seed
1 tb peppercorns
8 dry chilis
2 bay leaf
3 tb tom paste
48 oz toms
4 c white vinegar
4 c water
1/4 c salt

1. Cook honey-chili 30 min/ Add toms, cook 15 min. Add rest, simmer 2-4 min.

* North Carolina: Piedmont XVIII (Simmer until sugar dissolves.)

3/4 c cider vinegar
3/4 c ketchup
s&p
3/4 ts red pepper flakes
1 ts sugar
1/4 c water

* North Carloina: Western I (smoked pork)

1 c ketchup
1 c pack brown sugar
1/2 c lemon juice
1/4 c butter
1/4 c minced onion
1 tsp pepper sauce
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce.
simmer 30 min

1. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Use as a dipping sauce.

* North Carloina: Western II (smoked pork)

1 can tomato
2 c water
1 6 oz can tom paste
2 dried chilis
1/2 c ketchup
2 tb worcestershire
2 ts chili powder
juice of 2 lemons
1/4 c wine vinegar
2 1/2 ts salt
1/4 ts tabasco
2 tb pepper
1 chopped onion
1 clove garlic
2 bay leaf
1/2 lb butter
2 ts dry mustard

1. Simmer all 30 minutes. Strain and cool.

* North Carloina: Western III (smoked pork)

1 c tomato sauce
1/4 c ketchup
1/4 c white vinegar
1/4 c water
2 tb brown sugar
1 tb paprika
2 tb Worcester
1 ts dry mustard
1/2 ts salt
1/4 ts chili powder
1/8 ts cayenne pepper.

1. Simmer for 10 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 12 hours before using.

* North Carloina: Western IV (smoked pork)

2 tb brown sugar
1/4 ts chili powder
1/2 ts salt
2 tb worcester
1 c tom sauce
1/4 c water
1 tb paprika
1 ts dry mustard
1/8 ts cayenne
1/2 c white vinegar
1/4 c ketchup

1. Simmer 10 minutes and refrigerate overnight.

* North Carloina: Western V (Simmer briefly.)

1/3 c cider vinegar
1 ts salt
1 ts celery seed
1/2 ts cinnamon
1/2 c ketchup
1/2 ts chili powder
1/8 ts nutmeg
1/2 ts brown sugar
1 c water

* North Carolina: Western VI (smoked pork)

1 1/2 c brown sugar
1/2 c butter
1 c ketchup
1 sm bot Heinz 57 Sauce
1 tb celery seed
1 c onion
2 clove ga0rlic
1/2 c vinegar
1 tb dry mustard
red pepper flakes

1. Carmel butter and sugar until bubbly. Add vinegar and whisk. Add rest until thickened.

* South Central Carolina Baste/Bbq Sauce

3 tb peanut oil
2 garlic cloves
1 minced onion
1/2 c ketchup
1/3 c cider vinegar
2 tb lemon juice
2 tb honey
1 tb brown sugar
2 tb dry mustard
1 ts ginger
salt

* South Central Carolina Gold

1 1/2 c mustard
5 tb brown sugar
4 tb tomato paste
3 tb apple cider vinegar
1tb worcester
1/2 ts cayenne
1/2 ts black pepper
1/2 t garlic powder

1. Combine and simmer for about 5 minutes to. dissolve sugar. Important tip: Don't overcook.

* South Central Carolina Gold II

1 c white vinegar
3/4 c mustard
1/2 chop onion
1/3 c water
1/4 c tom puree
1 tb paprika
6 cloves garlic
1 1/2 ts salt
2/3 ts cayenne
1/2 ts pepper
1. Simmer 30 min.

* South Central Carolina Gold III

2 bot worcester
1 bottle tabasco
1/2 gal. vinegar
1 box pepper
1/2 gal. ketchup
juice of 1 1/2 lemons
jar yellow mustard
3/4 lb.margarine or butter
1 tb sugar
4 #2 cans tom
4 chop videlia onions

* South Central Carolina Gold IV

2/3 c mustard
1/2 c sugar
1/4 c brown sugar
1 c cider vinegar
2 tb chili powder
1 ts black pepper
1 ts white pepper
1/4 ts cayenne
4-5 drops tabasco
1/2 ts soy
2 tb butter

1. Mix all but soy sauce, butter and simmer 15 min. Stir in soy, butter.

South Central Carolina Gold V (Simmer 30 min.)

3/4 c mustard
3/4 c red wine vinegar
1/4 c sugar
1 1/2 tb butter
2 ts salt
1 tb worcester
1 1/2 ts pepper
1/2 ts tabascp

* South Central Carolina Gold with Margerine (Simmer 10-15 min.)

3/4 c mustard
3/4 c red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tb margarine
2 ts salt
1 1/4 ts black
1/2 ts tabasco
1/2 ts worcester
1/4 c granulated sugar

* South Central Carolina Ham

3/4 c water
3 tb minced onion
1 clove garlic
1 c mustard
1 ts dry mustard
3 tb chili sauce
2 tb + 1 ts sugar
2 ts honey
1 tb worcester
1/8 ts white pepper
1/4 ts black pepper
1/2 ts cayenne

1. Cook 15 min. Baste Ham.

* Charlotte Pork Sandwhich (smoked pork)

1 tb brown sugar
1 tb flour
1 tb dry mustard
1 ts salt
1 ts pepper
1 ts paprika
1 ts cayenne
1 clove garlic
1 ts chili powder
1/2 c water
1/2 c vinegar
1/2 c chicken broth
1 tb lemon juice

1. Smoke pork, then shred finely. Heat sauce ingredients 20 min but do not boil. Pour on pork and
steep overnight. Skim fat and make pork patties. Heat and serve with cole slaw on bun.

* Charlotte Pork Sandwich (Boil, them smoke.))

Boil:
2 6 lb. pork shoulder
12 whole cloves garlic
3 c cider vinegar
Mop:
1 ts kosher salt
1/4 c simmer liquid
12 garlic cloves from pork
3/4 ts sugar
1 tb cayenne
1/4 ts pepper
3 1/2 c cider vinegar
Sauce:
1 1/2 c mop
1/4 c pork-simmering liquid
1/3 cup smoky BBQ Sauce
Salt

tabasco

1. Simmer sauce 2 1/2 hour. Slow cook pork.
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