10 Best Carolina Bbq

Updated on: December 2023

Best Carolina Bbq in 2023


Lillie’s Q Carolina Western North Carolina Tomato Barbeque Sauce, 2 Pack

Lillie’s Q Carolina Western North Carolina Tomato Barbeque Sauce, 2 Pack
BESTSELLER NO. 1 in 2023

Heinz Carolina Mustard Style BBQ Sauce (18.7 oz Bottles, Pack of 6)

Heinz Carolina Mustard Style BBQ Sauce (18.7 oz Bottles, Pack of 6)
BESTSELLER NO. 2 in 2023
  • Real Carolina Barbecue sauce from Heinz.
  • Tangy, mustard-based sauce
  • right balance of sweetness and spice
  • 100% Natural.

Cattlemen's Carolina Tangy Gold BBQ Sauce, 18 Oz (Pack of 2)

Cattlemen's Carolina Tangy Gold BBQ Sauce, 18 Oz (Pack of 2)
BESTSELLER NO. 3 in 2023
  • Made From The Best: Made With Frenchs #1 Grade Mustard Seed Molasses Aged Cayenne And Hickory Smoke
  • Rest Assured: Dairy-Free Vegetarian Kosher Certified No High Fructose Corn Syrup And Gluten-Free
  • None Of The Bad: No Starches Or Fillers
  • Grills Best Friend: Bold Choice For Grilled Anything Chicken Chops Beef And Seafood
  • Versatile: Enjoy As A Salad Dressing Wing Glaze Or Dip

Scott's Carolina Barbecue Sauce (16 ounce) by Unknown

Scott's Carolina Barbecue Sauce (16 ounce) by Unknown
BESTSELLER NO. 4 in 2023

Lillie's Q Barbeque Sauce- CAROLINA 20 oz & Barbeque Sauce- SMOKY 21 oz (Pack of 2)

Lillie's Q Barbeque Sauce- CAROLINA 20 oz & Barbeque Sauce- SMOKY 21 oz (Pack of 2)
BESTSELLER NO. 5 in 2023

Whole Hog BBQ: The Gospel of Carolina Barbecue with Recipes from Skylight Inn and Sam Jones BBQ [A Cookbook]

Whole Hog BBQ: The Gospel of Carolina Barbecue with Recipes from Skylight Inn and Sam Jones BBQ [A Cookbook]
BESTSELLER NO. 6 in 2023

Mustard BBQ Sauce – Carolina BBQ Sauce – 4 Rivers Smokehouse Mustard Barbecue Sauce – Signature BBQ Mustard Sauce – 16 fl. oz.

Mustard BBQ Sauce – Carolina BBQ Sauce – 4 Rivers Smokehouse Mustard Barbecue Sauce – Signature BBQ Mustard Sauce – 16 fl. oz.
BESTSELLER NO. 7 in 2023
  • 4 RIVERS SIGNATURE TASTE – Our founder, John Rivers, personally blended the 4R Mustard BBQ Sauce using authentic Carolina-style techniques and ingredients to create a sauce with the perfect amount of twang that can be enjoyed on almost anything. No matter your method – roasting, slow-cooking, or grilling – 4R Smokehouse Mustard BBQ Sauce is engineered to bring out the best in your food.
  • MULTI-REGIONAL FLAVOR -- The beauty of barbecue lies in its diversity of flavors. That’s why John Rivers created his 4R Mustard BBQ Sauce to honor the best regional barbecue traditions. Whatever your preference – Kansas City, Memphis, the Carolinas, or Texas – our Mustard BBQ Sauce’s complex flavors give you a uniquely premium, house-made sauce for every occasion.
  • BARBECUE HOW IT SHOULD BE -- We at 4R believe that only quality ingredients can create quality food. All our 4R products are made in house with love and expertise, using the best ingredients available. It’s what sets 4R apart.
  • BARBECUE MINISTRY – Founded in 2009 by John Rivers in Winter Park, Florida, 4R believes in quality people, quality ingredients, and quality food. What began as a charitable fundraiser for a young woman with a terminal illness has become the most beloved barbecue restaurant in Florida. Our Barbecue Ministry is dedicated to supporting the community, impacting lives, and providing the best tasting food, bar none. Join the family, and taste the difference for yourself.

Simple Girl Carolina Style BBQ Sauce - 12oz - Low Calorie - Sugar-Free Diabetic/Vegan Friendly - Gluten/Fat/MSG Free - Compatible with Most Diets

Simple Girl Carolina Style BBQ Sauce - 12oz - Low Calorie - Sugar-Free Diabetic/Vegan Friendly - Gluten/Fat/MSG Free - Compatible with Most Diets
BESTSELLER NO. 8 in 2023
  • 100% SUGAR FREE - Sweetened With Stevia - Vinegar Base - Contains No Artificial Sweeteners - Suitable for Diabetics - Compatible With Most Low Calorie Diet Plans
  • ULTRA LOW CALORIE AND FAT FREE - Only 5 calories per serving! Yes, you read that right: Only 5 calories per serving! Our diet- and heart-healthy recipes serve up a natural taste with zero oil, ultra low caloric count, and zero glycemic index. So you can enjoy them as salad dressings, dips, marinades, or sauces--without any of the guilt.
  • ZERO CARBS AND GLUTEN FREE - Whether you are carb counting for your diet or cutting gluten for health reasons, you don’t have to skimp on flavor. Organic Carolina BBQ Sauces are 100% carb-free and gluten-free. Perfect for a healthy marinade for chicken, beef, tofu and more!
  • DIET FRIENDLY & ORGANIC - Dieters rejoice! Whether you are watching your waistline or following your doctor’s orders, our ultra-healthy dressings are perfect for you and your diet, including Dr. Simeon’s Protocol, Nutrimost, Ideal Protein, Shape Reclaimed, Weight Watchers, Trim Healthy Mama, Keto, and more!
  • NATURAL AND VEGAN FRIENDLY Many sauces can take the 'health' out of a healthy meal, with all their calories, fat, sugar, or artificial sweeteners. Our all-natural, clean sauces and dressings contain no artificial ingredients, zero added chemicals, zero trans-fats, and absolutely no MSG or artificial preservatives. And all three are vegan friendly and are made with vinegar + organic stevia leaf extract.

Cattlemen's Carolina Tangy Gold BBQ Sauce, 1 gal

Cattlemen's Carolina Tangy Gold BBQ Sauce, 1 gal
BESTSELLER NO. 9 in 2023
  • Cattlemen’s Carolina Tangy Gold BBQ Sauce blends zesty, creamy mustard, sweet molasses, sugar, tangy apple cider vinegar with hickory smoke notes and a hint of perfectly aged cayenne pepper
  • Kosher, vegetarian, dairy-free and contains no eggs, fish, peanuts or tree nuts
  • Made without high fructose corn syrup, starches, fillers or caramel color so you can feel good about crafting recipes for your menu
  • Built exclusively for food service, Cattlemen’s provides thick tomato paste for better coverage and cling and no starches and fillers to prevent burning
  • With its superior performance, Cattlemen’s Carolina Tangy Gold BBQ Sauce works well as a colorful glaze for salmon, wings, shrimp and chicken

Heinz Carolina Vinegar Style BBQ Sauce, 18.6 oz Bottle

Heinz Carolina Vinegar Style BBQ Sauce, 18.6 oz Bottle
BESTSELLER NO. 10 in 2023
  • One 18.6 oz. bottle of Heinz Carolina Vinegar Style BBQ Sauce
  • Heinz Carolina Vinegar Style BBQ Sauce is a sauce the entire family loves
  • Carolina-style barbecue sauce inspired by the flavors of one of America’s best BBQ regions
  • Made with white vinegar and apple cider vinegar for a one-of-a-kind tangy flavor
  • Great on chicken, pork and ribs, either as a BBQ marinade or for use as a table sauce

So Exactly What is North Carolina BBQ?

You might think that any State with a predominately rural population would evolve a way of cooking pork similar to North Carolina BBQ but this is not the case. Nowhere outside of the Tar Heel State do you find anything remotely like North Carolina BBQ.

You might think that any State with a predominately rural population would evolve a way of cooking pork similar to North Carolina BBQ but this is not the case. Nowhere outside of the Tar Heel State do you find anything remotely like North Carolina BBQ.

North Carolina BBQ consists of pork cooked very slowly, normally for a minimum of 16-18 hours, at a temperature of between 250 and 300 degrees. Make sure it's cooked right through with no pink meat. It is pulled from the bones and then into bite-sized pieces. North Carolina BBQ is never served sliced.

Slow cooking at low temperature means that North Carolina BBQ won't go dry so no sauce needs to be applied during cooking.

Eastern style North Carolina BBQ is plain whole-hog pork meat fine-chopped and served with coleslaw either as a side dish or on top in a sandwich. A eastern style North Carolina BBQ sandwich is usually served with sweetened ice tea and "hushpuppies", another North Carolina staple which consist of cornbread balls

about the size of a small cheese stick deep-fried very quickly to give them a golden-brown crust and soft yellow middle.

Western style North Carolina BBQ, also known as Lexington style after the city where it was perfected and popularised, differs from eastern style North Carolina BBQ in two ways: it is made from pork shoulders rather than a whole hog carcass and is served with a sauce made from ketchup and a small amount of sugar. Using pork shoulders also means that the meat is less fatty and has more texture. Most Lexington/Western style North Carolina BBQ restaurants serve hushpuppies, although they tend to add fresh onions to the batter. Another thing Western style North Carolina BBQ restaurants also usually serve is home-made, hand-cut, fresh potatoes French fries, often fried in the same deep-fat-fryer as the hushpuppies which gives them a pleasant aftertaste.

Eastern style North Carolina BBQ restaurants usually have a traditional Southern dessert on the menu while many Western ones don't. Strong, sweet ice tea should be just as good in the East and West of the state.

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