{"product_id":"lillies-q-carolina-barbeque-sauce-380ml","title":"LILLIE'S Q: Carolina Barbeque Sauce – 380ml","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e No heat — tangy and vinegar-forward rather than chilli-hot (Sting 0\/11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 380ml squeeze bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA by Lillie's Q (Chicago, Illinois), imported to Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1st place, vinegar sauce category, 2024 World BBQ Championship (per Lillie's Q)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan, all natural, made with gluten-free ingredients (not certified), non-GMO, dairy free, nut free, no high-fructose corn syrup — contains mustard — always check the physical label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pulled pork, pork ribs, pork belly, chicken thighs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Western Carolina sauce with a world title to its name\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLillie's Q Carolina Barbeque Sauce is a Western Carolina-style tomato-vinegar BBQ sauce from Chef Charlie McKenna's Chicago barbecue brand, made for pulled pork, ribs and chicken. According to Lillie's Q, this formula took first place in the vinegar sauce category at the 2024 World BBQ Championship. It's built with low-and-slow pork in mind, but it earns its keep on pretty much anything that's spent time near smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront is tomato and cane sugar sweetness, the middle brings a sharp hit of distilled vinegar and yellow mustard tang, and it finishes with molasses depth and a whisper of garlic, onion and lime. Balanced rather than sugary — this is a grown-up sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaste pulled pork in the last 30 minutes on the smoker so the sugars caramelise without catching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFold straight through freshly shredded pork shoulder or chicken as a finishing sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe alongside ribs or burnt ends as a dipping sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoosen with a splash of apple cider vinegar to make a mop sauce for the whole cook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRogue move: stir a spoonful through baked beans for an instant upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep reddish-brown, medium-thick and properly pourable — loose enough to squeeze straight onto a plate but with enough body to cling to pulled pork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomato concentrate (water, tomato paste), cane sugar, water, distilled vinegar, yellow mustard (distilled vinegar, water, mustard seed, salt, turmeric, paprika, spice, garlic powder), molasses, corn starch, salt, apple juice concentrate, spices, garlic, onion, paprika, lime juice concentrate, tamarind paste, natural flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan and all natural per the Australian distributor; made with gluten-free ingredients but not gluten-free certified. Lillie's Q lists it as non-GMO, dairy free, nut free and free of high-fructose corn syrup. Contains mustard. Allergens — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Lillie's Q Carolina Barbeque Sauce spicy?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It's tangy and sweet with no chilli heat, so it suits the whole table — 0 on our Sting Gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHas it won any awards?\u003c\/strong\u003e Lillie's Q says the formula took first place in the vinegar sauce category at the 2024 World BBQ Championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's it best used on?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's built for pulled pork and ribs, and works just as well folded through shredded chicken or served with pork belly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it gluten free?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's made with gluten-free ingredients, but it isn't gluten-free certified. It's also vegan, dairy free and nut free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/391_savouring-carolina-pork-roll.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eTomato, vinegar and a mustard snap — this is the Western Carolina bottle that makes pulled pork taste like it came off a proper pit. Rub a shoulder in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/meat-church-honey-hog-bbq-rub\"\u003eMeat Church Honey Hog\u003c\/a\u003e, smoke it over \u003ca href=\"\/products\/western-bbq-products-apple-smoking-wood-chips-100-real-apple-wood-180-cu-in\"\u003eWestern Apple Wood Chips\u003c\/a\u003e at 120°C, then fold this through the shredded meat and pile \u003ca href=\"\/products\/acide-dill-cucumber-chips\"\u003eAcide Dill Cucumber Chips\u003c\/a\u003e on the bun. Straight-shooting sauce, no fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px dashed #E8340A;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 18px;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Carolina Pulled Pork Rolls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe backyard version of a Carolina pit classic.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5kg bone-in pork shoulder; 3 tbsp sweet pork rub; 200ml Carolina Barbeque Sauce; 60ml apple cider vinegar; 8 soft white rolls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub the shoulder all over and rest it in the fridge overnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke at 120°C, wrapping in foil or paper once the bark has set (around 70°C internal), until it probes tender at 93–95°C — allow 8–10 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRest wrapped for at least 1 hour, then shred, discarding the bone and any loose fat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm the sauce with the vinegar, fold it through the pork and pile into rolls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loosening the sauce with vinegar lets it soak into every strand instead of sitting on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is Lillie's Q Carolina Barbeque Sauce spicy?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No. It's tangy and sweet with no chilli heat, so it suits the whole table — 0 on our Sting Gauge.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Has it won any awards?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Lillie's Q says the formula took first place in the vinegar sauce category at the 2024 World BBQ Championship.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What's it best used on?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It's built for pulled pork and ribs, and works just as well folded through shredded chicken or served with pork belly.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is it gluten free?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It's made with gluten-free ingredients, but it isn't gluten-free certified. 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