Carolina-Style BBQ Sauce

Name: How to cook Carolina-Style BBQ Sauce - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Rick M

Carolina-Style BBQ Sauce

My version of homemade Carolina-style BBQ sauce, which pays homage to all 3 regional styles of Eastern, Southern, and Western Carolinas. The basic foundation of this sauce is vinegar, tomato (ketchup), and mustard tastes ... with a balance of citrus-sweetness (fruit) and heat (peppers). I prepare this each year (64oz) for a full-season of outdoor grilling or smoking. It’s not the full ingredient recipe mind you, but what the heck; it’s a good foundational start for you.

Ingredient

Cooking time :

75 mins

3 Tbs.

olive oil

1/2

yellow onion, finely chopped

jalapeno peppers, finely chopped

2-3 cloves

garlic, smashed

1.5 cup

apple cider vinegar

1 bottle (32 oz.)

ketchup

1 cup

BBQ sauce, store brand

6 Tbs.

dark mustard

2 Tbs.

Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon

lemon juice

1 tablespoon

lime juice

1 can (8 oz.)

pineapple bits

1/2 cup

molasses

Dash

paprika & thyme

Dash

salt & pepper

Dash

red pepper flakes

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Add oil to a heated 3 quart pot over medium heat. Add the onions and peppers and sauté them for 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and mix.

* Step 2

Add all the liquid ingredients (but not the fruit & molasses) to the pot and simmer for 30 minutes over medium-low heat.

* Step 3

Add the fruit pieces and very lightly blend the sauce using an immersion blender (or a blender in batches). Add the molasses and simmer this for 45 minutes on low-medium heat.

* Step 4

While simmering, season with spices to taste as the sauce slowly thickens. Place in a large container when done. Refrigerate to further the thickening process before using.