Wow. This is great stuff! We moved to NC about a year ago and wherever I can try pulled pork with this type of BBQ sauce, I do. Never had it before moving here!! I followed a recipe on RecipeZaar (at least the cooking part) for a Carolina Style Pulled Pork Sandwich but I used Szeged "World's Best" Rib Rub (it is in a can, usually in the 'import' section of your grocery store) rather than making my own. Sprinkled that on the pork butt, wrapped it several times over in plastic wrap and stuck it in the fridge for 12 hours prior to cooking. Plopped it in the crock pot, put 1/2 of this sauce in there and set it to cook for the day. Shredded the meat, added some more sauce, put it on a roll with some coleslaw spooned on top and viola... a sandwich to rival local restaurants... and most importantly, my kids loved it.... ESPECIALLY the sauce!!

I had trouble rating this recipe. I've never had authentic N.C. BBQ before so I can't judge it against that. My boyfriend and I both love spice and vinegar so I thought this would be an instant hit. We both initially thought it was missing some body and thickness. I took about half the sauce and added a tbsp or so of Dijon mustard to it and mixed it up well. To me, that made it perfect. I got the spice and vinegar plus a consistency I liked. After 2 or 3 ribs, the boyfriend decided he liked the authenic version. So I'm meeting him in the middle and giving this recipe 4 stars. Maybe someday I'll make it to a pig pickin' and see if N.C. vinegar sauce is just not to my taste. Thanks for the recipe.

FABULOUS! It's tongue and lip smacking GOOD! Makes me wish I was born and raised in NC. I've made this recipe twice already and used it for more than just pulled pork. It's been wonderful each time. This recipe/sauce will be a staple in my house from now on.

My husband spent a good deal of his childhood years living in Elizabeth City, NC. I made this sauce especially for him. He can't get enough of it. I like it too, however, I still prefer my sweet, saucy VA style bbq. It'll definately be delicious with some good cole slaw on it. I recommend restaurant- style coleslaw 1 from this site. :-)

This was great, I've made it twice already and am craving it again. I wasn't sure how much to use so if you have that same question, here's what worked for me. I cooked a 2 1/2 pound pork loin (tenderloin wasn't as good) cut in half in the slow cooker for 8 hours on low (just pour a beer over it, season it with salt and pepper and throw in some garlic cloves). Then I shredded it using two forks and put it back in the crock pot and added this sauce in the "16 serving" size (1/2 cup of each vinegar). I like it extra spicy, so I added more cayenne pepper and also some habanero hot sauce (1T-ish). Just heat it through for 15 minutes and it's DELICIOUS. Extra-good with fresh sliced onions and cole slaw on them. Made enough for 16 well-stacked sandwiches. I'm making this for the next family get together.

This is it!!! I lived in ENC for over 16 years and grew to love this BBQ sauce. My son found this recipe and referred me to it. It is the real thing or as close as you can get. I have enjoyed making it a few times now and always swear I hear the ocean roaring as I'm eating it!!!

I made this to use with Sarge's EZ Pulled Pork. It was very flavorful, but very spicy. I made it 2 days ahead of time so that the flavors could mingle. I added it to the meat after it was shredded and let it simmer for a couple of hours. I might try halving the cayenne pepper and Tabasco next time.

Being Tarheel born and Tarheel bred, if this recipe got any more "eastern Carolina" we'd be getting our feet wet! I do pulled pork often and this sauce is its crowning glory! Many, Many thanks for a taste of home!!

I lived in Raleigh NC for 3 years and enjoyed the BBQ. This is as close as you will get to the real deal!!

The real deal. For the past 3 years, this has been my "GO TO" recpipe for ENCBBQ. Not only is it OUTSTANDING IMO, many locals have endorsed it as the closest they've had to the real thing. If you are looking for true ENC style BBQ, look no further. BTW, I've tried other recipes, with taste tests, and according to those "in the know", this is the clear winner! TWO THUMBS WAY UP!!!

I am not from NC (born in PA) so this kind of BBQ sauce is not what I am used to. My fiance grew up in VA and his mom's family is from NC so I thought I would try it for him. Well, he like it and I didn't so I met in the middle with 3 stars.

Finally a darn-near perfect recipe for Eastern NC barbecue sauce! I'm a born-and-bred Eastern NC girl, and this tastes like home. I love the heat, this is great, just like a real pig-pickin', not that weak stuff you find in restaurants.

This is a very authentic Eastern Carolina-style sauce. It's spicy and great on pulled pork. I added a little onion powder, garlic powder, and a little dried thyme, but other than that, it's perfect.

vinegar is a bit overpowering otherwise excellent

I FIND IT REALLY HARD TO PASS UP RATING A SAUCE THATS TITLE CAROLINA BBQ SAUCE, LET ME SAY AGAIN AS A EAST CAROLINA GIRL THIS IS THE TRUE EASTERN CAROLINA WAY. VINEGAR VINGAR VINEGAR, THATS THE KEY, ALSO THIS VERSION YOU DO NOT COOK. WHICH IS MOSTLY HOW I USE IT, IT IS BEST ON PORK BUT CHICKEN RULES ALSO, USE IT THROUGH OUT THE GRILLING PROCESS. IF USED ONLY ON COOKED MEAT IT WILL BE OVER POWERING. ALSO I ALWAYS USE RED PEPPER FLAKES.