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Regional BBQ Flavor Guide

Regional Sauces

Sauce type	Signature Dish
Kansas City Kansas City-style barbecue is characterized by a classic, thick and sweet tomato-based sauce. BULL'S-EYE barbecue sauce starts with tomato puree and is sweetened with real sugar and molasses, giving it a traditional Kansas City flavor right out of the bottle.	BURNT ENDS Charred cubes of tender meat from the fatty point end of a brisket.
Memphis Memphis-style barbecue sauce is slightly thinner and tangier than Kansas City-style and often has a spicy kick. Add extra vinegar and a bit of heat to BULL'S-EYE barbecue sauce for a typical Memphis dipping sauce. (See recipe on page 5)	RIBS Served "wet," coated in sauce during cooking, or "dry," cooked in a dry rub and served with sauce on the side.
Texas Texas-style barbecue also features a tomato-based sauce, though extra chili and cumin flavors give it a signature spicy kick. Create a bold Texas-style sauce by mixing BULL'S-EYE barbecue sauce with steak sauce and chipotle chilis. (See recipe on page 5)	BRISKET Whole beef brisket is smoked slowly at a low temperature, then served thinly sliced and topped with sauce.
North Carolina North Carolina-style barbecue uses a very thin, vinegar-based sauce with added spices to enhance its meat. Simply add HEINZ apple cider vinegar to BULL'S-EYE barbecue sauce for a thin basting sauce that penetrates meat. (See recipe on page 5)	WHOLE HOG Cuts of meat from various parts of the pig are served together, traditionally from an entire pig slow-roasted over a pit.
South Carolina South Carolina-style barbecue is known for its sweet and tangy mustard-based sauce. Equal parts BULL'S-EYE barbecue sauce and HEINZ yellow mustard, sweetened with honey, make for a classic mustard barbecue sauce. (See recipe on page 5)	PULLED PORK Pork shoulder is smoked until tender, then shredded and mixed with sauce.
Kentucky Western Kentucky is famous for its barbecue mutton, which is basted and served with a Worcestershire-heavy sauce. Add bourbon to BULL'S-EYE barbecue sauce and LEA & PERRINS Worcestershire sauce for extra Kentucky-centric kick. (See recipe on page 5)	MUTTON Slow roasted mutton shoulder, basted with dipping sauce and served sliced or shredded with additional sauce.
Hawaii Hawaii-inspired barbecue sauce showcases the asian and tropical flavors that influence the state. Mix BULL'S-EYE barbecue sauce with hoisin sauce and crushed pineapple for a sweet and tangy Hawaiian flavor. (See recipe on page 5)	KALUA PORK Kalua is a traditional Hawaiian cooking method, where an entire pig is seasoned simply with salt and slowly roasted underground.
Alabama Alabama barbecue is best known for its tangy mayo and vinegar white sauce. Add some zest to KRAFT mayonnaise and HEINZ white vinegar with some GREY POUPON Bistro Sauce for a speed-scratch take on Alabama white sauce. (See recipe on page 5)	SMOKED CHICKEN Grill or smoke a quartered chicken and finish by dunking in the white sauce.

Regional Recipes

BBQ SAUCE	BASE 1 Gallon	+1	+2	+3	+4
Memphis	BULL’S-EYE Original	2½ c. HEINZ Apple Cider Vinegar	5 tbsp. Cayenne Pepper
Texas	BULL’S-EYE Honey Smoke	1 qt. A.1. Steak Sauce	5 tbsp. Ground Cumin	2½ c. Chipotle in Adobo
Carolina Low Country Vinegar	BULL’S-EYE Original	½ gal. HEINZ Apple Cider Vinegar
South Carolina Mustard	BULL’S-EYE Original	1 gal. HEINZ Yellow Mustard	1 qt. Honey	2½ tbsp. Coarse Ground Black Pepper
Kentucky Bourbon*	BULL’S-EYE Original	1 qt. Bourbon Whiskey	5 tbsp. Ground Black Pepper	1⅓ c. LEA & PERRINS Worcestershire Sauce	5 tbsp. Espresso Powder
Hawaiian	BULL’S-EYE Honey Smoke	1 qt. Crushed Pineapple	1 qt. Hoisin Sauce	5 tbsp. Ground Ginger
Alabama White	KRAFT Mayonnaise	1 gal. GREY POUPON Bistro Sauce	3 gal. HEINZ White Vinegar	⅔ c. Garlic Salt	5 tbsp. Cayenne Pepper

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Signature Barbecue Sauce

PICK 1 BASE:
Simply start with 1 gallon of BULL’S-EYE barbecue sauce.
BULL’S-EYE Original Barbecue Sauce
BULL’S-EYE Honey Smoke Barbecue Sauce

ADD 1 FLAVOR ENHANCER:
Pick an add-in. Tweak the amount of each to your preference.
Spirited Kick	Kentucky Bourbon Tennessee Whiskey Stout Beer
Fiery	Jalepeños Habeneros Chipotles in Adobo Sauce Ancho Chili Powder Hot Sauce
Sweet	Honey Maple Syrup Brown Sugar

ADD FRUITY COMPLEXITY (optional):
Pick another add-in (optional). Tweak the amount of each to your preference.
Preserves	Peach Mango Apricot
Crushed or Pureed	Pineapple Blueberries Raspberries
Juice	Apple Cider Cherry Orange

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