The BBQ Sauce War Between North & South Carolina

The Carolinas are home to one of the most intense BBQ battles—Vinegar vs. Mustard. North Carolina’s sharp, spicy vinegar sauce vs. South Carolina’s tangy, golden mustard sauce. But where did this rivalry start? In this video, I break down the history of North Carolina’s vinegar BBQ sauce and South Carolina’s mustard-based Carolina Gold, from early settlers to the modern BBQ scene. Plus, I cook and compare pulled pork with both sauces to see which reigns supreme. 🔥 Watch to discover: The origins of vinegar BBQ sauce in North Carolina. How German immigrants created Carolina Gold in South Carolina. Which sauce tastes best on classic Carolina pulled pork. 👊 Comment below—Team Vinegar or Team Mustard? 🔥 Join the Pitmaster's Circle → https://patreon.com/forkandembersbbq Get access to behind-the-scenes pics, monthly BBQ tips, unlisted extras, and our private BBQ Discord. 🍿 Watch Next: Plan Your BBQ Like a Pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QfFN5HLZoA Alabama White Sauce & History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5bTZugyJIY&t Healthy Grilled Peruvian Chicken: https://youtu.be/VaT6OL1HE0Q?si=NHmTaVzbrOC2SgY0 Viral TikTok BBQ Recipes: https://youtu.be/sutUcFhpHxI?si=1en25XXK7ys2o6oD Master the Reverse Sear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9sd_nHkV-I Weber Smokey Mountain | The Complete Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urzz4ak-2Wk&t Old Country Brazos Offset | The Complete Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdKk8Yog0Oc&t Smoked Turkey Made Easy: Step-by-Step for Beginners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFSBCzp_t7c Secret To Perfectly Smoked Prime Rib: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb8FN7zXeQo Sugar Free Smoked Ribs: https://youtu.be/Tso5uO5Vynw?si=Ov8PZmCvVAEtCy7R 🛠️ Recommended Products (Affiliate Links): As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Holy Smoke: The Big Book of North Carolina Barbecue: https://amzn.to/3RCashn Weber Chimney Starter: https://amzn.to/4aQH2ne Kingsford Chimney Starter: https://amzn.to/3PVhpcQ ThermaPro Thermometer: https://amzn.to/3X5LhHN Jo Chef Torch: https://amzn.to/3XQ0Va1 ThermaPro Bluetooth Thermometer: https://amzn.to/3WTaowD Lid Thermometer: https://amzn.to/4gIsvMW 📲 Connect with Me: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forkandembers Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/joe.stanfield.14/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forkandembers/ 📽️ Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:58 - Vinegar BBQ vs Carolina Gold BBQ 01:45 - Early Colonial Era: North Carolina Vinegar BBQ 03:33 - North Carolina BBQ During the Mid-1700s - Early 1800s 04:17 - German Influence on South Carolina BBQ Sauce 05:19 - Carolina BBQ in the Late 1800s - Early 1900s 07:13 - Commercialization of Carolina BBQ 07:25 - Lexington Style BBQ Sauce 07:51 - The Bessinger Family and Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce 08:44 - Modern Day Carolina BBQ 09:19 - Pulled Pork BBQ Challenge Smoking Process 10:04 - Authentic North Carolina Vinegar-Based BBQ Sauce Recipe 11:20 - Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce Recipe 15:41 - Which Carolina BBQ Sauce Tastes Best? 19:27 - Yo Subscribe! Do Not Miss Out :)