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Also way too much liquid.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-07-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"user7404"},"reviewBody":"
While i did like this, i felt that i should have doubled the amount of chicken. There was alot of liquid left and i was using kaiser rolls, so i only got 4 sandwiches out of this.<\/p>
As for the flavor, i still added bbq sauce to the sandwich. The chicken turned out really moist. i would make this again, but would just make more chicken for the liquid ratio.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-09-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveBulb"},"reviewBody":"I used a family pack of the chicken breasts and doubled everything else except the salt and pepper. Turned out moist, tangy, and tender. I will definitely make this one of my go to recipes!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanSword"},"reviewBody":"First I questioned the amount of liquid called for as preparing chicken in a slow cooker generally produces quite a bit of water on its own but as usual I prefer to stick as close to the posted recipe as possible on my first go. Especially if I'm going to review it(note: this is my first review). Didn't have any chicken base but I did have chicken stock which I used in place of the base and water. I couldn't help but think this recipe is missing a key ingredient. So after putting the chicken in a dish, shredding it and adding the reserved liquid then mixing it up, I took a taste, not bad at all, I thought. Then reached into my flavor enhancing cabinet for the bottle of liquid smoke. If you're not used to using liquid smoke a little goes a long way. It improves this recipe tremendously.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-05-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBulb"},"reviewBody":"This is a NC recipe. But my mother used brown sugar, cidervinegar and smoke flavoring all to taste. You cook the chickenjust until done and remove it then cook the juice etc. downuntil it's kinda like a sauce then add meat back in.. It's reallygood but the same recipe used for pulled pork is alot better.With pork leave the meat in while cooking juice down. Try ityou'll love it. Mom always served slaw and dill pickles on awarmed bun with optional hot sauce. SUPER GOOD!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-04-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurplePalmtree"},"reviewBody":"This is great; that's all there is to it. Being Canadian, I was a little leery of cooking meat in vinegar- I had never heard of it! But I trusted the reviews and went ahead. Next time I will ad more spice, not less like some other reviewers. The cole slaw on top is a must - really a great combination of flavours! Hubby has mentioned that meal every day for a week!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-01-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleCupcake"},"reviewBody":"This is the real deal. The only thing I will do different is use chicken quarters with bone and skin just to give it that rustic layer of flavor in it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-09-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedSubmarine"},"reviewBody":"A winner of a chicken dinner! As a Kansas girl, I am not used to a vinegar-based BBQ chicken, but this is absolutely delicious. It's tangy, slightly sweet, and just a little spicy (the heat can be dialed up or down easily). The best part about this recipe is that is a dump-it-and-go recipe. The slow cooker makes it super simple. Bonus (and I say this with all due respect to my KC-style BBQ-loving friends!): this chicken is much less messy than tomato-based BBQ chicken! We will be making this again soon!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-12-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedRaindrop"},"reviewBody":"I made this recipes last night for supper. I'm from Eastern NC and we do love our vinegar bbq! I deviated using brown sugar and cider vinegar, and boneless skinless chicken thighs. It was a little sweet for my taste, but added a little more vinegar. I might cut back a little on the amount of brown sugar next time. Thanks also to ryan0705 for your hints ~ Also, it was too late to use my crock pot, so I slow cooked in the oven at 275 degrees F for 3 hours, and while I was pulling apart the chicken, I simmered down the liquid.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-07-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleTrumpet"},"reviewBody":"I didn't use chicken base (didn't want it to taste too chicken-y) or water (chicken has enough water already added during processing). I decreased the sugar and upped the pepper using flakes, cayenne and black. Although good, the texture was too soft, especially as a leftover. I don't plan on making this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-12-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangePopsicle"},"reviewBody":"If you have serious medical needs related to sodium restriction, please review the sodium calculation (228 mg.) given for this recipe critically. The low sodium chicken base I found had 130 mg per 3\/4 tsp = 520 mg sodium per TBlspn. The 3\/4 tsp. salt recipe specifies has 1,725 mg. Uninjected raw chicken breast may have only 80 mg. per serving, but much of the raw chicken available at the grocery store is injected with up to 15% sodium phosphate. In the best case, I calculate this recipe as having 480 mg. per serving (6 servings). If chicken is injected, much more. If you have serious health concerns, as we do in our family, where even a single high sodium meal has serious health consequences, it pays to double-check the sodium calculations.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldCocktail"},"reviewBody":"A different spin on BBQ that I had never experienced, I only cooked the chicken about 3 hr 15 min since my crockpot cooks faster than most recipes call for, very tasty but a little drier without the BBQ sauce.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-04-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeLeaf"},"reviewBody":"Chicken had good flavor but the chicken turned out mushy. I think I did 2 things that contributed to the chicken beig over cooked. (1) I set the crockpot on a timer for cooking later in the day while I was at work. The chicken probably started cooking while sitting in the vinegar mixture. (2) I cooked the full 5 hrs. Next time I will cook immediately and monitor the progress.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-04-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedElephant"},"reviewBody":"Vinegar-based BBQ was very different for us but we loved it!!!! Used a little less sugar and omitted the crushed red pepper flakes but that didn't seem to matter it was quite good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-06-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBoomerang"},"reviewBody":"Easy and a nice change from traditional BBQ","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-03-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeTeepee"},"reviewBody":"Why not just boil chicken in vinegar\/sugar water? Awful! unless there's some wonderful sauce to go with it, it's a complete loss. Going to see if it can be salvaged into some sweet and sour chicken type dish. UGH!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-07-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenPalmtree"},"reviewBody":"Wow !! Yammy yummy recipe . I really Love this one. I don't why some people gave you Zero Rating !! Ma bey they don't know about review. tobogtoto.com","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-09-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeRocket"},"reviewBody":"I guess I just don't get this type of BBQ. I thought it was awful. It just tasted like chicken cooked in vinegar. So sad that I wasted my chicken on this recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-01-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBone"},"reviewBody":"Great flavor!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-10-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBulb"},"reviewBody":"I used a pork loin with half apple cider vinegar and half white vinegar, brown sugar and 1 tsp chicken bullion and 1 tsp beef bullion, it cooked for 6 hours and was delicious","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-05-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldSnow"},"reviewBody":"I didn't have chicken base, so I used a packet of chicken bouillon instead. I subbed black pepper for the red pepper because my kids don't like it too spicy. They loved it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldApple"},"reviewBody":"Put this in the slow cooker yesterday morning, really, really good. I have never had Carolina vinegar bbq before, but had heard of it, and wanted to try it, this is definitely a keeper! I doubled the recipe, and followed it exactly, really delicious, but not quite as flavorful as I was expecting, although still awesome! Not going to double it next time and see if there's a difference. So good, I brought some for lunch today!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OlivePretzel"},"reviewBody":"I made this twice, and the first time was great, the second, not so good. I used bone in breasts both times, but I used more chicken the second time and didn't add to the liquid. Still good, and I will make it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"159396","romance_copy_dek":"I live in Georgia, but I appreciate the tangy, sweet and slightly spicy taste of Carolina vinegar chicken. I make my version in the slow cooker. 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Diabetic Exchanges<\/b>: <\/B>3 lean meat.","NoOfRatings":23,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/Carolina-Style-Vinegar-BBQ-Chicken_exps159396_ESC143234B04_15_2b_RMS.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/Carolina-Style-Vinegar-BBQ-Chicken_exps159396_ESC143234B04_15_2b_RMS.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":false,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[{"CookingTipType":"Editor's Note","CookingTipTitle":"Chicken Base ","CookingTipText":"Look for chicken base near the broth and bouillon. \n\n"}],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[],"CommentCount":23,"RatingCount":21,"RecipeCommentDetails":[{"Comment":"First I questioned the amount of liquid called for as preparing chicken in a slow cooker generally produces quite a bit of water on its own but as usual I prefer to stick as close to the posted recipe as possible on my first go. Especially if I'm going to review it(note: this is my first review). Didn't have any chicken base but I did have chicken stock which I used in place of the base and water. I couldn't help but think this recipe is missing a key ingredient. So after putting the chicken in a dish, shredding it and adding the reserved liquid then mixing it up, I took a taste, not bad at all, I thought. Then reached into my flavor enhancing cabinet for the bottle of liquid smoke. If you're not used to using liquid smoke a little goes a long way. It improves this recipe tremendously.","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"05\/21\/2020 05:05","GUID":"944e81d4864f4f9ea9146ce93a0691d7","MemberId":5269980,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"Jai","SubmittedDate":"05\/21\/2020 05:05"},{"Comment":"If you have serious medical needs related to sodium restriction, please review the sodium calculation (228 mg.) given for this recipe critically.\n\nThe low sodium chicken base I found had 130 mg per 3\/4 tsp = 520 mg sodium per TBlspn. The 3\/4 tsp. salt recipe specifies has 1,725 mg. Uninjected raw chicken breast may have only 80 mg. per serving, but much of the raw chicken available at the grocery store is injected with up to 15% sodium phosphate.\n\nIn the best case, I calculate this recipe as having 480 mg. per serving (6 servings). If chicken is injected, much more. If you have serious health concerns, as we do in our family, where even a single high sodium meal has serious health consequences, it pays to double-check the sodium calculations.","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"12\/05\/2019 22:03","GUID":"913823e4830f4bb3a624c2347104db61","MemberId":9746737,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"Lor","SubmittedDate":"12\/05\/2019 22:03"},{"Comment":"I used a family pack of the chicken breasts and doubled everything else except the salt and pepper. Turned out moist, tangy, and tender. I will definitely make this one of my go to recipes!","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"09\/19\/2019 21:49","GUID":"cb0d28b846dd410a8d8a751b6045f8eb","MemberId":9510629,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Kamie","SubmittedDate":"09\/19\/2019 21:49"},{"Comment":"Wow !! Yammy yummy recipe . I really Love this one. I don't why some people gave you Zero Rating !! Ma bey they don't know about review. tobogtoto.com","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"07\/21\/2019 20:05","GUID":"af3aac1922c3463bab62ac5bd48eb851","MemberId":9679202,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Moklechur","SubmittedDate":"07\/21\/2019 20:05"},{"Comment":"Why not just boil chicken in vinegar\/sugar water? Awful! unless there's some wonderful sauce to go with it, it's a complete loss. Going to see if it can be salvaged into some sweet and sour chicken type dish. UGH!","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"03\/24\/2019 21:09","GUID":"da92e50ca0e54a2591615f79d3ae743d","MemberId":8463166,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"Jane","SubmittedDate":"03\/24\/2019 21:09"},{"Comment":"I didn't use chicken base (didn't want it to taste too chicken-y) or water (chicken has enough water already added during processing). I decreased the sugar and upped the pepper using flakes, cayenne and black. Although good, the texture was too soft, especially as a leftover. I don't plan on making this again.","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"07\/06\/2018 16:14","GUID":"8B7502D4676336E54221D67CD7546145","MemberId":134400,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"squeakymouse","SubmittedDate":"07\/06\/2018 16:14"},{"Comment":"
Vinegar-based BBQ was very different for us but we loved it!!!! Used a little less sugar and omitted the crushed red pepper flakes but that didn't seem to matter it was quite good.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"04\/06\/2018 01:08","GUID":"332981c09fd24cf9b1685d73c604dc7d","MemberId":5434785,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"rtroul","SubmittedDate":"04\/06\/2018 01:08"},{"Comment":"
Can you use this sauce to make pork barbecue?<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"","GUID":"64b4b2a30284439995f461f2d3b00c1e","MemberId":8965548,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Janice","SubmittedDate":"01\/02\/2018 03:24"},{"Comment":"
I guess I just don't get this type of BBQ. I thought it was awful. It just tasted like chicken cooked in vinegar. So sad that I wasted my chicken on this recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"09\/19\/2017 15:42","GUID":"EE8A5D657B11407B8FFF7EF4DB098F71","MemberId":3912781,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"cdsouth","SubmittedDate":"09\/19\/2017 15:42"},{"Comment":"
A winner of a chicken dinner! As a Kansas girl, I am not used to a vinegar-based BBQ chicken, but this is absolutely delicious. It's tangy, slightly sweet, and just a little spicy (the heat can be dialed up or down easily). The best part about this recipe is that is a dump-it-and-go recipe. The slow cooker makes it super simple. Bonus (and I say this with all due respect to my KC-style BBQ-loving friends!): this chicken is much less messy than tomato-based BBQ chicken! We will be making this again soon!<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"09\/12\/2017 20:57","GUID":"7c736e9847c4403da4d510e42af215f2","MemberId":7446023,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"AllisonO","SubmittedDate":"09\/12\/2017 20:57"},{"Comment":"
Instead of 4-5 hours, about 25-30 min in an Instant Pot.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"","GUID":"5415b728b673453ba0e508c9c784c0f3","MemberId":9238075,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Carroll","SubmittedDate":"08\/26\/2017 20:10"},{"Comment":"
I didn't have chicken base, so I used a packet of chicken bouillon instead. I subbed black pepper for the red pepper because my kids don't like it too spicy. They loved it!<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"05\/23\/2017 21:20","GUID":"7734824a5a7e43de8dffc5f8dac1495a","MemberId":6560778,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Momof4.5","SubmittedDate":"05\/23\/2017 21:20"},{"Comment":"
This is great; that's all there is to it. Being Canadian, I was a little leery of cooking meat in vinegar- I had never heard of it! But I trusted the reviews and went ahead. Next time I will ad more spice, not less like some other reviewers. The cole slaw on top is a must - really a great combination of flavours! Hubby has mentioned that meal every day for a week!<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"04\/15\/2017 15:47","GUID":"6381087d576147ab902792ef32ad778a","MemberId":7635575,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"HEXA","SubmittedDate":"04\/15\/2017 15:47"},{"Comment":"
I used a pork loin with half apple cider vinegar and half white vinegar, brown sugar and 1 tsp chicken bullion and 1 tsp beef bullion, it cooked for 6 hours and was delicious<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"10\/27\/2016 21:36","GUID":"8b35b687fced49d9b03b8e07bcf5de62","MemberId":7655829,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"bbowner","SubmittedDate":"10\/27\/2016 21:36"},{"Comment":"
I made this recipes last night for supper. I'm from Eastern NC and we do love our vinegar bbq! I deviated using brown sugar and cider vinegar, and boneless skinless chicken thighs. It was a little sweet for my taste, but added a little more vinegar. I might cut back a little on the amount of brown sugar next time. Thanks also to ryan0705 for your hints ~ Also, it was too late to use my crock pot, so I slow cooked in the oven at 275 degrees F for 3 hours, and while I was pulling apart the chicken, I simmered down the liquid.<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"12\/01\/2015 03:15","GUID":"f75718de734f44d398bbaf43979f6818","MemberId":3316695,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sugarboz","SubmittedDate":"12\/01\/2015 03:15"},{"Comment":"
Easy and a nice change from traditional BBQ<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"06\/11\/2015 18:20","GUID":"DCC724222624ACE1AD88DAE3C537B6F0","MemberId":209131,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"muffbear74","SubmittedDate":"06\/11\/2015 18:20"},{"Comment":"
This is a NC recipe. But my mother used brown sugar, cider<\/p>
vinegar and smoke flavoring all to taste. You cook the chicken<\/p>
just until done and remove it then cook the juice etc. down<\/p>
until it's kinda like a sauce then add meat back in.. It's really<\/p>
good but the same recipe used for pulled pork is alot better.<\/p>
With pork leave the meat in while cooking juice down. Try it<\/p>
you'll love it. Mom always served slaw and dill pickles on a<\/p>
warmed bun with optional hot sauce. SUPER GOOD!<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"05\/04\/2015 16:17","GUID":"d4abe732af344f3094a11565c2d4699b","MemberId":3574117,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"ryan0705","SubmittedDate":"05\/04\/2015 16:15"},{"Comment":"
Chicken had good flavor but the chicken turned out mushy. I think I did 2 things that contributed to the chicken beig over cooked. (1) I set the crockpot on a timer for cooking later in the day while I was at work. The chicken probably started cooking while sitting in the vinegar mixture. (2) I cooked the full 5 hrs. Next time I will cook immediately and monitor the progress.<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"04\/30\/2015 21:36","GUID":"b72b9b99845f46a2aecb9496139b8373","MemberId":1196484,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"justmbeth","SubmittedDate":"04\/30\/2015 21:36"},{"Comment":"
A different spin on BBQ that I had never experienced, I only cooked the chicken about 3 hr 15 min since my crockpot cooks faster than most recipes call for, very tasty but a little drier without the BBQ sauce.<\/p>","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"03\/31\/2015 20:21","GUID":"A317DF03DA5E4AF8AFCBD77AA90A43AC","MemberId":1101093,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lmmanda","SubmittedDate":"03\/31\/2015 20:21"},{"Comment":"
Put this in the slow cooker yesterday morning, really, really good. I have never had Carolina vinegar bbq before, but had heard of it, and wanted to try it, this is definitely a keeper! I doubled the recipe, and followed it exactly, really delicious, but not quite as flavorful as I was expecting, although still awesome! Not going to double it next time and see if there's a difference. So good, I brought some for lunch today!<\/p>","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"03\/03\/2015 12:54","GUID":"c68577561a1a467d86ecab0c782e2cb1","MemberId":8089267,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"darkkitten2003","SubmittedDate":"03\/03\/2015 12:54"},{"Comment":"
I made this twice, and the first time was great, the second, not so good. I used bone in breasts both times, but I used more chicken the second time and didn't add to the liquid. Still good, and I will make it again.<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"02\/27\/2015 18:37","GUID":"7f003fe25f8c4639bd9403bf7ae67475","MemberId":1692040,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"luigimon","SubmittedDate":"02\/27\/2015 18:37"},{"Comment":"
This is the real deal. The only thing I will do different is use chicken quarters with bone and skin just to give it that rustic layer of flavor in it.<\/p>","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"01\/26\/2015 18:22","GUID":"90c78fd603ab4d60bb87000dee29d778","MemberId":6290023,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"henryjmommy","SubmittedDate":"01\/26\/2015 18:22"},{"Comment":"
Great flavor!<\/p>","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"01\/22\/2015 14:33","GUID":"3d45f54f37044a82a2b263b6ec72677c","MemberId":5118881,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"amk4985","SubmittedDate":"01\/22\/2015 14:33"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43599,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312615,"name":"Sandwiches & Wraps","slug":"sandwiches-wraps","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312550,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Refresh your sandwich repertoire with these recipes for easy sandwiches, from wrap recipes to classic lunch entrees and more.","parent":310796,"count":2602,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/sandwiches-wraps\/"},{"term_id":312647,"name":"Pulled Chicken Sandwiches","slug":"pulled-chicken-sandwiches","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312582,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Round out your BBQ with these lean, mean homemade pulled chicken sandwich recipes.","parent":312615,"count":66,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/sandwiches-wraps\/pulled-chicken-sandwiches\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Carolina-Style Vinegar BBQ Chicken"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n