Tomato-based barbecue sauce is sweet and tangy and often made with molasses, brown sugar, vinegar, and spices in addition to the tomato product. It plays nice with just about any meat—try it on ...

For most of the United States, barbecue doesn't just mean the art of live fire outdoor cooking, but the sauce that goes along with it. Rich meats like brisket and pulled pork need acidity to balance ...

FLORENCE — A whole hog — smoked over an open pit, low and slow, for as many hours as it takes — until strands of tender meat dripping in flavor fall from the bone. It's been a part of the Pee Dee's ...

North Carolina takes its barbecue seriously, and locals know where to find the real deal. From the vinegar-based sauces of the east to the tomato-tinged flavors of the west, this state has perfected ...