Whether it’s on wings, ribs, or brisket, it’s always a treat.

But when I’m left to my own devices, I always turn back to Carolina-style sauce.

I love the pepper and the pucker, how it’s sorghum-sweet and bitter, too.

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Trust me on this one: I’ve sent bottles home with friends traveling from California to New York.

What Is Carolina Treet Barbecue Sauce?

Carolina Treet is a vinegar-based barbecue sauce, but it’s thicker and more viscous than most Carolina-style sauces.

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The best part is that it has rich notes of molasses and caramel (but not too much).

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What Is Eastern-Style North Carolina Barbecue?

It looks a lot like a salad dressing, and it varies in color and translucence.

That’s where Carolina Treet comes in.

It packs all the same Carolina-style flavors, but it hangs on tight.

It works for dipping, brushing, dunking, and moreplus, it’s consistent.

It creates a glorious sauce that mixes right in with cornbread andsoup beans.