Discover North Carolina’s legendary barbecue traditions where smoke, history, and family recipes define true flavor.

In North Carolina, barbecue is a noun, and it is defined as pulled pork with a distinctive tangy vinegar sauce or "dip" as it is called in some parts of the state. No sweet tomato sauce allowed.

Explore North Carolina barbecue towns where pitmasters craft smoky traditions from coastal whole hogs to mountain sweet ...

This vinegar-based sauce is the crown jewel of Carolina BBQ sauce. Lillie Q's ENC Barbecue Sauce balances tang, spice, and sweetness to capture perfectly the true essence of Eastern North Carolina ...

While a watery mix of cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper may not seem like barbecue sauce to most Americans, North Carolina-style pulled pork just wouldn’t taste right without it.

Matt Pittman highlights a North Carolina pulled pork recipe topped with sweet cole slaw and unique Cheerwine BBQ sauce made ...

In North Carolina, barbecue is a noun, and it is defined as pulled pork with a distinctive tangy vinegar sauce or “dip” as it is called in some parts of the state. No sweet tomato sauce allowed!

In North Carolina, barbecue is a noun, and it is defined as pulled pork with a distinctive tangy vinegar sauce or "dip" as it is called in some parts of the state. No sweet tomato sauce allowed! The ...