Philly Eats Magazine Second Edition 2017

STORY
BBQ Sauces
FROMAROUND
THE US
[ By Gabriella Mayer ]
Did you know that
American barbecue sauces
originated around the 17th century
when the Spanish landed in the Caribbean
and used the term barbacoa
to refer to the Arawak tribe’s method of
dressing and slow-cooking meat? Dressing grilled meats with
a delicious, hearty sauce over it is a sure-fire way to get your
family and friends wanting more.With this I ask: what kind
of barbecue sauce do you use when you are tired of using the
same recipe over and over? Ingredients such as vinegar, tomatoes,
and mustard are just the beginning of what you can do
to create new, delicious flavors for your smoked meats. When
you’re tired of using the same recipe, consider using these different
kinds of barbecue sauces from around the country.
East Carolina Sauce
Considered to be the barbecue
sauce to which any
barbecue sauce variant
in the US can trace its
roots, this sauce was
originally intended as
a “mopping” sauce to
baste the meat and then
used as a dipping sauce
by African slaves. This was
to cut through the meat
and impart flavor into
pork. Instead of being
tomato-based
like other sauces,
it is typical- ly made with vinegar,
ground black pepper, hot chili pepper
flakes, cayenne, and occasionally
water. The good news is there is very
little to no sugar in this sauce, so feel
free to use this sauce if you are on a
diet.
South Carolina Mustard Sauce
Both sides of the Carolinas typically
share the same traditions in their cuisines
— with this unique exception.
The origins for this mustard sauce
comes from Germans who immigrated
to South Carolina and brought
mustard from their homeland. You
can make this barbecue sauce using
yellow mustard, vinegar, sugar, and
various spices for a zesty flavor and
use the sauce to dress pulled pork
and other pork cuts.
Florida-Style Sauce
While not as common, Floridian bar-
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