Public Apology--NorthGacock

Jstroke · October 2015

I wanted to tell you all that NorthGacock is a stand up guy and deserves a round of applause. We got into a discussion-not heated, about mustard based BBQ sauce. Now I like mustard, all kinds. He is from S.C. where mustard sauce is the norm, where as I am from the land of deep snow, neighbors who don't say hello, and trout fishing-Maine. I have tried making mustard based sauce, but I never found it appealing. He assured me that I didn't know what I was missing and so he said he would send some my way. I told him I would send him a jar of my favorite mustard which is stone ground, made in the state of Maine, and incredible. I love it so much I buy it by the gallon. Well sure enough I got my mustard sauce in the mail in a couple of days. I on the other hand left town and did not get time to mail it. I have no excuses. I was out of town at the time for work, and other than trading out laundry in my bag I haven't been home much. This is not an excuse, and normally I do not take this long or leave people hanging. You deserve better than this Robin, sorry I fell down on the job.

However this weekend I got to try that mustard sauce and I have to say i was converted. I too understand what it is they are talking about. I made a pulled pork sandwich and also some pulled chicken and it was great. I would never have thought I would like a sweet mustard on BBQ, but it worked like a charm. A big thank you sir. Your mustard is in the mail. I hope you like it.

SGH · October 2015

Hey, while y'all are mailing out free mustard and mustard sauce, don't forget to send yalls southern friend some down here in Dixie

Jstroke · October 2015

I promise you wouldn't like it it's made by Yankees

berndcrisp · October 2015

Unbelievable!

pgprescott · October 2015

I'm a whole hearted backer of the mustard sauces. I enjoy KC style and others , but am really into the mustard based ones. Great on chicken and pork.

tarheelmatt · October 2015

Jim's Own Mustard sauce is really good on everything. Not sure what he sent you.

Jstroke · October 2015

tarheelmatt · October 2015

Never noticed that around. Looks delicious.

Jstroke · October 2015

Incredible

Cookbook_Chip · October 2015

Maurice's is the stuff!

JohnnyTarheel · October 2015

I have eaten at Maurice's many times in Columbia SC. Very good change of pace sometimes from the NC vinegar based I am addicted too...

northGAcock · October 2015

@Jstroke.....thanks, no appologies of any sort is needed. I look forward to the mustard, but not necessary at all. I have learned that I get a lot of pleasure out of giving....and face it, you did need to try mustard sauce. By the way, it is available in half gallon and gallon sizes (lol). I hope you enjoy the sauce and hope we can break bread together some day.

Eggcelsior · October 2015

Maurice's is hot garbage. Try another of the Bessinger brothers, I like Thomas' best. Melvin is #2 for me.

Shealy's is okay.

Maurice sullied the Bessinger name and may that unrepentant racist ass-hole burn in hell.

theyolksonyou · October 2015

Uhhh, how do you really feel?

northGAcock · October 2015

Eggcelsior said:

Maurice's is hot garbage. Try another of the Bessinger brothers, I like Thomas' best. Melvin is #2 for me.

Shealy's is okay.

Maurice sullied the Bessinger name and may that unrepentant racist ass-hole burn in hell.

Marice was in fact a rasicest and controversal. He is dead now, let it go. His sauce rocks!

Eggcelsior · October 2015

northGAcock said:

Eggcelsior said:

Maurice's is hot garbage. Try another of the Bessinger brothers, I like Thomas' best. Melvin is #2 for me.

Shealy's is okay.

Maurice sullied the Bessinger name and may that unrepentant racist ass-hole burn in hell.

Marice was in fact a rasicest and controversal. He is dead now, let it go. His sauce rocks!

His sauce isn't as good as his brothers. I've been served his sauce in polite company but have never and will never give a dime to someone(or his company bearing his name) who preached segregation and that slavery was good for black people.

Good Riddance.

LetsEat · October 2015

This is another excellent example of BBQ Brethren! I'm hoping Amazon has Maurice's. Thanks for posting.

SGH · October 2015

Jstroke said:

Of the above two, which is best?

Dyal_SC · October 2015

Mmm... Mustard based sauce.

mahenryak · October 2015

SGH said:

Jstroke said:

Of the above two, which is best?

@SGH I notice there is a sampler pack available on Amazon Prime. (Also sold individually)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N337HUC?keywords=maurice mustard&qid=1444087485&ref_=sr_1_5&sr=8-5

SGH · October 2015

mahenryak said:

SGH said:

Jstroke said:

Of the above two, which is best?

@SGH I notice there is a sampler pack available on Amazon Prime. (Also sold individually)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N337HUC?keywords=maurice mustard&qid=1444087485&ref_=sr_1_5&sr=8-5

I just happen to be a Prime member. Thanks for sharing.

Eggcelsior · October 2015

@SGH
These are the ones you want if you want the good stuff.

SGH · October 2015

Eggcelsior said:

@SGH
These are the ones you want if you want the good stuff.

Of those, which do you prefer?

Eggcelsior · October 2015

The middle. Spicy is good too. Hickory is essentially Lexington style with mustard.

mahenryak · October 2015

Eggcelsior said:

The middle. Spicy is good too. Hickory is essentially Lexington style with mustard.

I was thinking that was kind of obvious from the photo.

I'm now considering purchasing one of these mustard sauces and Big Bob Gibson's white sauce, which I've been meaning to try.

Eggcelsior · October 2015

In regards to all the Bessingers, Maurice's is a little on the sweet side, Melvin's is on the smoky side, Robert's is a little bland and Thomas' is a perfect combo of tang, spice, smoke, and sweetness.

The Bessingers are BBQ royalty. The story of them coming up is fascinating, how Melvin stormed Normandy, came home and took over from Joe(dad) pissing Maurice off. Maurice left, went to Korea, and came home and started Piggy Park. He then established the largest BBQ sauce business in the country before it fell apart due to his views. During this time he alienated the other brothers due to his abject racism. There are some nice articles in The State, Charleston City Paper, and NY Times about their collective history.