South Carolina Midlands

South Carolina Midlands boasts the only mustard-based sauce in American BBQ — Carolina Gold — turning pulled pork into a tangy, mustardy revelation that converts even the most skeptical outsiders. This sauce contains roughly 30% less sugar than the average Kansas City sweet style, offering a sharper, piquant edge that is cheaper than the typical rival rub-forward approach. With 70% of regional joints using mustard as their primary binder, this tradition delivers a distinctive golden hue and acidity that confuses newcomers but wins over anyone willing to try it.