When it comes to barbecue sauce, there is no single “go to” style or taste. Depending on where you are in the country, sauce can vary from molasses sweet (Memphis), peppery hot (Texas), mustard-based bold (South Carolina), and countless variations in between including this recipe for East Carolina barbecue sauce or Piedmont sauce.
Read MoreMemphis Barbecue Sauce
When it comes to barbecue in Memphis, the meat does most of the talking. But as with many regions of the country, sauce tends to have its moment in the sun as well. Similar in consistency to Kansas City style tomato-based sauce, Memphis sauce differs primarily in its use of molasses (giving it a rich sweetness and a darker color than its KC counterpart) and a bit more “twang” via a heavier dose of vinegar. Which is ultimately better? It differs from person to person and from region to region.
Check out my take on Memphis style sauce and let us know your thoughts on which style rules your table and why below.
Read MoreAsian Fusion BBQ Sauce
Making your own barbecue sauce is great but the process of perfecting it can be timely and costly as you try to find just the right blend of ingredients.
Instead, I often turn to bottled sauces as a base for signature sauces, adding a few ingredients to truly make it my own including this recipe for Asian barbecue sauce.
Read MoreSmokehouse BBQ Sauce
Here's a great all purpose BBQ sauce recipe for use with pulled pork, ribs, grilled chicken, or whatever else you might be firing up!
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