Carolina BBQ Sauces:

• Eastern Carolina BBQ Sauce: This vinegar-based sauce is a staple in Eastern North Carolina. It’s known for its tangy, sharp flavour and is typically made with apple cider vinegar, crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper. It’s perfect for pork, cutting through the fat with its acidic profile.
• Lexington-Style Dip: Also called Piedmont or Western Carolina sauce, this is a blend of vinegar and ketchup, giving it a slightly sweet and tangy taste. It pairs well with pulled pork, providing a balanced flavour.

Alabama White Sauce:

• A unique BBQ sauce made primarily from mayonnaise, vinegar, black pepper, and horseradish. It’s creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy, famously served with smoked chicken. This sauce was popularized by Big Bob Gibson’s Bar-B-Q in Decatur, Alabama.

Louisiana Hot Sauce:

• Known for its simple yet bold flavour, this hot sauce uses aged cayenne peppers, vinegar, and salt. It’s a key ingredient in Southern cuisine, adding heat to dishes like gumbo, jambalaya, and fried chicken. Famous brands include Tabasco and Crystal Hot Sauce.

South Carolina Mustard Sauce:

• This distinctive sauce is mustard-based and has a tangy, slightly sweet flavor. It often includes mustard, vinegar, honey, and spices. The German immigrants who settled in South Carolina influenced this sauce, bringing their love of mustard.