Turn up the tang with Plowboys Tarheel Tang — a bold, vinegar-forward Carolina-style BBQ sauce made for real flavor fans. This sauce delivers a sharp, tangy punch from apple cider and distilled vinegar then balances it with mild sweetness, a hint of smoke, and a #-bite of habanero and red pepper.
Whether you’re smoking pulled pork, grilling chicken, or glazing ribs, Tarheel Tang brings authentic southern flare to your cook. The base of tart vinegar cuts through rich meats, the tomato paste and corn syrup lend body and sweet finish, and the mustard flour and spices round out the profile.

Key features & benefits:

• Sharp, tangy flavor — vinegar base delivers bold Carolina-style punch.
• Balanced sweetness — enough sweetness to smooth the edge, from corn syrup and tomato paste.
• Hint of smoke + spice — subtle smoky finish plus habanero/red pepper heat for complexity.
• Versatile use — ideal for pork, chicken, ribs, as a mop, glaze or dip.
• Southern-inspired credentials — a Kansas City twist on Carolina tradition: tang-sweet-smoke.

Usage tips:

Apply Tarheel Tang as a finishing sauce during the last 10-15 minutes of smoking or grilling to preserve the tang and avoid burning the sugars. Use it as a light mop on pulled pork, or drizzle over grilled chicken for a flavorful glaze. Mix into baked beans or slaw to add a zesty, vinegar-rich depth.
Crafted for those who love their BBQ with edge, this sauce stands out when you want something different than the typical thick sweet sauce. Choose Tarheel Tang and bring that authentic vinegar-forward flavor to your next BBQ.

Awesome on:

Pulled pork or pork shoulder, especially for Carolina style meats. Smoked or grilled chicken, Ribs (last glaze pass), Brisket burnt ends for a tangy twist, Coleslaw or potato salad mixed in for extra tang, and Baked beans stirred in for a vinegar kick.