NC West V NC East Carolina BBQ Sauce
NC West + NC East Carolina BBQ Sauce
The great North Carolina barbecue debate, resolved in a single bottle. This hybrid sauce bridges Eastern vinegar tradition and Western tomato richness by leading with punchy apple cider vinegar and a savory tomato sauce foundation. Real honey and sugar provide balanced sweetness, cut sharply by chipotle pepper warmth, Worcestershire depth, and an aromatic blend of garlic, onion, and spices.
It gives you the thin, tangy mop consistency demanded by whole-hog purists alongside the sweet, clingy body needed for grilled ribs and chicken.
Flavor Profile
Upfront: Crisp, sharp apple cider vinegar bite rounded by rich tomato puree.
Mid-Palate: Pure honey sweetness layered with savory Worcestershire, tamarind, and aromatic spices.
Finish: Subtle, smoky chipotle heat and savory garlic-onion depth that cuts straight through rich, fatty meats.
Built For
Pulled Pork & Whole Hog: Toss directly into chopped or pulled pork shoulder to cut through the richness without drowning out the smoke.
Ribs & Smoked Chicken: Brush on as a mop during low-and-slow cooks, or use as a finishing glaze over hot coals.
Table Sauce & Dip: Serve alongside smoked brisket, fried chicken, hushpuppies, or smoked sausage links.
Product Details
Origin: Handmade in NC for MOM NC (3 North Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401).
Certification: Official "Got to Be NC" agricultural product.
Ingredients: Apple Cider Vinegar, Tomato Sauce (tomato puree [water, tomato paste], water, less than 2% of salt, citric acid, spice, natural flavor), Honey, Chipotle Peppers (chipotle peppers, tomato puree, onion, vinegar, sugar or fructose, sunflower seed oil, salt, garlic and spices), Sugar, Worcestershire Sauce (distilled vinegar, molasses, corn syrup, water, salt, caramel color, sugar, spices, anchovy puree, natural flavor [contains soy], tamarind), Salt, Onions, Spices, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder.
Allergen Notice: Contains Fish (Anchovies) and Soy.