Tangy and spicy Carolina Red barbecue sauce from Western NC/Lexington style, made with tomato puree, apple cider vinegar, and natural sweetness from apples, carrot and butternut squash. No added sugar, Paleo and Keto certified, with a whisper of natural smoke.
Flavor profile
Ingredients
Apple Cider Vinegar, Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), Apple, Carrot, Butternut Squash, Mustard (Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric), Salt, Black Pepper, Red Pepper, Garlic Powder, Natural Liquid Smoke (Water, Natural Smoke), Onion Powder, Paprika, Sage.
Nutrition
| Per serving | Per 100 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Serving size | 2 tbsp (32g) | 100 g |
| Calories | 15 | 47 |
| Sodium (mg) | 75 | 234 |
| Total carbs (g) | 3 | 9.4 |
| Total sugars (g) | 1 | 3.1 |
From around the web
What reviewers say
The True Made Foods Pitmaster Carolina Red BBQ Sauce receives mixed feedback from a detailed review and two user comments. It is praised for delivering authentic Carolina Red vinegar tang and using vegetables for natural sweetness without added sugar, yet criticized for becoming overly simple and acidic after cooking with insufficient balance or caramelization. Opinions are split between finding it tastes great and authentic versus viewing it as bland or inferior to other low-carb sauces.
Pros
- Strong tangy tomato aroma and authentic Carolina vinegar flavor
- Naturally sweetened with vegetables like apple, carrot, and squash with zero added sugar
- Works well as a mop or on heartier meats to cut richness
Cons
- Becomes simple acidic tomato after cooking with reduced complexity
- Lacks sweetness and caramelization needed for balance on lean meats
- Some describe it as tasting like watered-down sugar-free ketchup
“A strong tangy tomato aroma fills the nose on first whiff of this sauce... Those base traits are very fresh and vibrant”
meatwave.com →“This sauce certainly does that [heavy vinegar tang], it just felt like it there was some potential under the hood to bring out those other veggies and fruits”
meatwave.com →“This Carolina sauce is as it should be. Tastes great!”
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