Carolina-Style Barbeque Sauce

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 15

Authentic Carolina-Style Barbeque Sauce recipe for all the barbeque lovers out there!

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

5 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
	1 apple , peeled , cored and chopped
	2 tablespoons brown sugar
	1 cup apple cider vinegar
	2 tablespoons yellow mustard
	1 tablespoon red pepper flakes , or to taste
	1 tablespoon ground black pepper , or to taste

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Carolina-Style Barbeque Sauce is a staple in the Southern United States, where it originated. It's a blend of tangy apple cider vinegar, tangy yellow mustard, and a mix of spices that provide a sweet and spicy flavor profile. This sauce pairs well with all types of barbeque meats, including pork, chicken, and beef. You'll often find this sauce slathered on pulled pork sandwiches or served as a dipping sauce for chicken wings. Make this sauce in advance for your next barbeque party and impress your guests with the authentic taste of the South!

Instructions

1.	Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped apples and brown sugar. Cook for about 5 minutes until apples are softened and brown sugar is melted.
2.	Add apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, red pepper flakes, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
3.	Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened.
4.	Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
5.	Transfer the sauce to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

PROS

Carolina-Style Barbeque Sauce is tangy, sweet, and spicy all at once, making it a perfect accompaniment to barbeque dishes.
It’s versatile and can be used as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce.

Since this recipe uses natural ingredients instead of processed ones, it’s a healthier alternative to store-bought sauces.

CONS

Carolina-Style Barbeque Sauce contains some sugar and calories, so it should be consumed in moderation.

It’s not suitable for people with a low tolerance for spicy food.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Carolina-Style Barbeque Sauce contains apple cider vinegar, which is rich in acetic acid, a potent antimicrobial that can improve gut health and immune function.
The sauce also contains red pepper flakes, which contain capsaicin, a substance that can reduce inflammation and pain in addition to inducing feelings of fullness and satiety.