Vinegar and spices give this Eastern North Carolina sauce a flavorful kick. Thin consistency for mopping or drizzling.
Flavor profile
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS: WATER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, YELLOW MUSTARD (DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, TURMERIC, PAPRIKA, SPICE, GARLIC POWDER), CANE SUGAR, SPICES, SALT, MOLASSES, APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, XANTHAN GUM, TAMARIND PASTE.
Nutrition
| Per serving | Per 100 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Serving size | 2 Tbsp. (30 grams) | 100 g |
| Calories | 10 | 33 |
| Sodium (mg) | 170 | 567 |
| Total carbs (g) | 2 | 6.7 |
| Total sugars (g) | 1 | 3.3 |
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What reviewers say
Lillie’s Q ENC is widely praised as an authentic Eastern North Carolina vinegar-based sauce that delivers strong tang, peppery heat, and balanced spices without sweetness. Reviewers highlight its suitability for pulled pork, chicken, and other meats as well as versatility in dressings and marinades. It is consistently described as the best or most representative commercial version of the style, with a thin consistency ideal for mopping or drizzling.
Pros
- authentic Eastern NC vinegar-pepper profile
- bold tangy flavor with spice kick
- not sweet; pairs well with fatty meats
- versatile for pork, chicken, oysters, slaw, and marinades
“This vinegar-based sauce is the crown jewel of Carolina BBQ sauce. Lillie Q's ENC Barbecue Sauce balances tang, spice, and sweetness to capture perfectly the true essence of Eastern North Carolina BBQ.”
thetakeout.com →“This is the best eastern North Carolina sauce that I've found. There's the right blend of spices and just enough kick to add to the flavor of your meat. Worth every penny!”
lilliesq.com →“TANGY This is perfect for pulled pork and chicken. It has a little vinegar bite that is fantastic and this one is not sweet at all.”
lilliesq.com →“Super authentic. Started going to NC 20 years ago and found and have continued to keep the vinegar-based sauces in my pantry.”
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