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Looking for a good vinegar based BBQ sauce

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GoVols
GoVols Posts: 216
in Sauces, Rubs, Marinades
Looking for a good Carolina , vinegar base sauce...Send your best recipes..Thanks , happy smoking
Tim Rickman,Tn.
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  • GQuiz
    GQuiz Posts: 701
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    Buy a jar of Blues Hog Tennessee Red.

    XL BGE; Schertz TX by way of Stow OH. #egghead4life
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  • jls9595
    jls9595 Posts: 1,533
    edited January 2014
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    have you tried elderward's?  it's over on the naked wiz site under the pulled pork recipe.  I use it all the time, it's really good.  Thin and watery like vinegar based sauces should be.  I use it right after pulling the pork and when reheating.   Love the avatar by the way.  Go Vols!
    In Manchester, TN
    Vol For Life!
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  • jls9595
    jls9595 Posts: 1,533
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    This is from Elder Ward's post which I got from nakedwhiz.com:


    The Traditional North Carolina Sauce (A) I grew up with.

    This would be from my mothers side of the family who are a bunch of flatlanders near the coast.  We only came down out of the hills to see them just enough to keep the peace in the family and my mother from running back home for good.  She hated the mountains.  We all loved her folks.

     

    1 C white vinegar

    1 C cider vinegar

    1 Tbs. sugar (Hawaii style when you can)

    1 Tbs. cayenne pepper (fresh ones split 2 of em instead soak 2 days or more is best)

    1 Tbs. Tabasco sauce

    1 tsp. kosher salt

    1 tsp. cracked black pepper

    Makes 2 Cups

    Place in a bottle with small neck that will allow you to shake it out a little at a time.

    In Manchester, TN
    Vol For Life!
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  • Crimsongator
    Crimsongator Posts: 5,797
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    GQuiz said:
    Buy a jar of Blues Hog Tennessee Red.

    That is my suggestion
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  • jls9595
    jls9595 Posts: 1,533
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    Crimsongator said:
    GQuiz said:
    Buy a jar of Blues Hog Tennessee Red.

    That is my suggestion
    I have had that too and it's good.  It has more color and it is a little thicker than the one I posted. ElderWard's is brownish/clear, very watery fyi but has great flavor and some kick
    In Manchester, TN
    Vol For Life!
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
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    Do you want eastern mop sauce or western(Lexington) sauce? The Tennessee Red has ketchup so would never be welcome in my family's house. REAL Carolina sauce(eastern) is like the elder ward recipe above. You can use 2 cups of vinegar as a base and then adjust the rest to your taste.
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    edited January 2014
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    Prolly not the best place to buy this, but I love this stuff.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DGI8JMY

    See, Mickey agrees...I can't be wrong.
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    This is outstanding to me. image
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • bucketoftruth
    bucketoftruth Posts: 18
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    Being from Texas you can't trust my opinion, but Dreamland sauce from Alabama is my favorite vinegar base.

    Dallas Texas

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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    Wicker's. ..great stuff. @GoVols. . Where are you located? Good to see another Tennessee fan.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • milesofsmiles
    milesofsmiles Posts: 1,377
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    I like Scotts. Found at Food Lion. From next door in N. C. Very good, and I can add cayenne powder to it to make Hot Wing sauce.
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  • SmokinTiger81
    SmokinTiger81 Posts: 746
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    +1 on elder ward recipe above--easy and good.  I use it regularly for my go to NC style sauce.  Keep some in fridge in a squirt bottle.
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  • bccomstock
    bccomstock Posts: 338
    edited January 2014
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    Been wanting to make the Elder Ward recipe for awhile now too.. 
    LBGE
    MS Gulf Coast - Proud member of the Who Dat Nation!
    My Not Frequently Updated Basically Dead Blog: http://datcue.wordpress.com
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  • billyray
    billyray Posts: 1,275
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    Here's a couple of good ones.
    Felton, Ca. 2-LBGE, 1-Small, PBC, PK360, Genesis Summit, Camp Chef Flattop, Smokefire 24, Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet with a Smoke Daddy insert, Gateway 55 Gal. drum, SNS Kettle w/acc.
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  • yzzi
    yzzi Posts: 1,843
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    Carolina Style Sauce
    Ingredients1 cup yellow mustard
    ½ - ¾ cup brown sugar depending on taste
    ¼ - ½ cup cider vinegar depending on taste
    ¼ - ½ cup water depending on taste
    2 tablespoons chili powder
    1 teaspoon black pepper
    1 teaspoon white pepper
    ¼ teaspoon cayenne
    ½ teaspoon soy sauce
    2 tablespoons butter
    1 tablespoon liquid smoke

    DirectionsMix all ingredients except soy, butter and smoke. 
    Simmer on low for 30 minutes.
    Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer for 10 more minutes, adding more vinegar or water if necessary
    Dunedin, FL
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  • GQuiz
    GQuiz Posts: 701
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    cazzy said:
    Prolly not the best place to buy this, but I love this stuff. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DGI8JMY See, Mickey agrees...I can't be wrong.

    I walk past it at HEB... that good?

    XL BGE; Schertz TX by way of Stow OH. #egghead4life
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
    edited January 2014
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    GQuiz said:
    cazzy said:
    Prolly not the best place to buy this, but I love this stuff. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DGI8JMY See, Mickey agrees...I can't be wrong.

    I walk past it at HEB... that good?
    Make you a bet. You get it and used it. If not good I will give you your money back. HEB has all three. I love the stuff. Here is using on Turkey Legs off the Mini.
    photophoto_zps5ade607c.jpg photo photo_zpsa2701078.jpg
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • GQuiz
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    Then I have to try it. Other than pulled pork (SWMBO put that dish on hiatus for a while), what should I make to test this sauce? Suggestions openly and warmly welcomed.

    XL BGE; Schertz TX by way of Stow OH. #egghead4life
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
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    GQuiz said:
    Then I have to try it. Other than pulled pork (SWMBO put that dish on hiatus for a while), what should I make to test this sauce? Suggestions openly and warmly welcomed.
    chicken
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    GQuiz said:
    Then I have to try it. Other than pulled pork (SWMBO put that dish on hiatus for a while), what should I make to test this sauce? Suggestions openly and warmly welcomed.
    Cook me lots of Turkey legs (wife not big on them). Or good on spatchcocked chicken or turkey. Pulled Pork is outstanding. Also good on beef.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • GQuiz
    GQuiz Posts: 701
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    Leaning toward chicken... Thanks @eggcelsior. I'm coming back through New Braunfels tomorrow so I get to stop at Granzin's, my favorite meat market in the world. Sounds like a dandy opportunity to try @Mickey's challenge.

    XL BGE; Schertz TX by way of Stow OH. #egghead4life
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  • HDumptyEsq
    HDumptyEsq Posts: 1,095
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    Here's simplicity ;-
    boil together cider vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes and brown sugar, mustard powder if you wish but not necessary. You can decide the ratios.

    Tony in Brentwood, TN.

    Medium BGE, New Braunfels off-set smoker, 3-burner Charbroiler gasser, mainly used for Eggcessory  storage, old electric upright now used for Amaz-N-Smoker.

    "I like cooking with wine - sometimes I put it in the food." - W. C. Fields

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  • Loosemoose
    Loosemoose Posts: 295
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    jls9595 said:

    This is from Elder Ward's post which I got from nakedwhiz.com:


    The Traditional North Carolina Sauce (A) I grew up with.

    This would be from my mothers side of the family who are a
    bunch of flatlanders near the coast.  We
    only came down out of the hills to see them just enough to keep the peace in
    the family and my mother from running back home for good.  She hated the mountains.  We all loved her folks.

     

    1 C white vinegar

    1 C cider vinegar

    1 Tbs. sugar (Hawaii style when you can)

    1 Tbs. cayenne pepper (fresh ones split 2 of em instead soak
    2 days or more is best)

    1 Tbs. Tabasco sauce

    1 tsp. kosher salt

    1 tsp. cracked black pepper

    Makes 2 Cups

    Place in a bottle with small neck that will allow you to
    shake it out a little at a time.

    I just made this BBQ sauce and had it with pulled chicken. This is by far my favorite BBQ sauce to date!
    Thanks for sharing jls9595
    Nowhere Indiana
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  • jls9595
    jls9595 Posts: 1,533
    edited January 2014
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    @Loosemoose awesome! glad you like it.  Its my favorite for pork, I haven't even thought of putting it on chicken but I'm going to now.
    In Manchester, TN
    Vol For Life!
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  • DaveRichardson
    DaveRichardson Posts: 2,324
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    I've got a red wine vinegar sauce if you want to try it!

    LBGE #19 from North GA Eggfest, 2014

    Stockbridge, GA - just south of Atlanta where we are covered up in Zombies!  #TheWalkingDead films practically next door!

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  • Derrick300
    Derrick300 Posts: 13
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    I've been using Prossers for about 4 years and everyone who tries my pork loves it.
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  • Walt2015
    Walt2015 Posts: 583
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    @jls9595‌ +1 on the elder ward vinegar recipe. I've used it a few times as another option over regular bbq sauces and people love it
    Memphis, TN ----> Chattanooga, TN
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  • Eggbertsdad
    Eggbertsdad Posts: 804
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    I just mixed up some Elder Ward Sauce and it tasted like vinegar and cayenne pepper to me. I thought 1 tablespoon of cayenne sounded like a lot. Did I miss something here? I've been trying to doctor it up to make it edible. What did I do wrong?
    Sarasota, FL via Boynton Beach, FL, via Sarasota, FL, via Charleston, SC, via The Outer Banks, via God's Country (East TN on Ft. Loudon Lake)
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