New Flavor of Deano's Jalapeno Chips: White Cheddar

Attention low-carb and gluten-free diet followers, and anyone who enjoys spicy snacks:

Deano's Jalapeno Chips has a new flavor: White Cheddar!

Jalapeno chips are just that: thinly-sliced fresh green jalapeno peppers that are crisp-fried for maximum crunch and then generously seasoned with specially selected complementary spices, real cheese and other delicious seasonings. Previously available in dairy-free Sea Salt, tangy Ranch and cheesy Cheddar flavors, the new White Cheddar Jalapeno Chips are a welcome addition to the Deano's family with their rich, creamy, tangy white cheddar cheese flavor and feisty jalapeno pepper kick.

Deano's Jalapeno Chips are the gluten-free, low-carb spicy snack of choice among health-conscious snackers who want great flavor and satisfying crunch without the empty calories, high carbs or greasy fat of potato chips and other highly processed commercial chips. Deano's White Cheddar Jalapeno Chips are made with fresh jalapeno peppers grown in Texas and New Mexico, real cheddar cheese, fresh buttermilk and other wholesome ingredients, and fried in pure vegetable oils. There are NO hydrogenated or partially-hydrogenated oils, NO trans fats, NO cholesterol, and NO gluten.

Order a bag or three today, and try one or more of the other flavors of Deano's Jalapeno Chips to experience the delightfully delicious spicy snack that's sweeping the nation.

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

Gluten-Free Gifts for BBQ Lovers

If you are looking for a tasty and flavorful gift for someone who loves barbecue but has a gluten allergy, the Carolina Sauce Company has gluten-free BBQ gifts that are guaranteed to please!

Our most popular gluten-free gift is the original Bone Suckin' BBQ Gift Set (mild). This sampler of some of North Carolina's most popular barbecue sauce comes with a full-size 16oz jar of the original Bone Suckin' Sauce, a sweet & sassy western NC style barbecue sauce made with tomatoes, vinegar, a touch of sweetness and spice, and no artificial ingredients or gluten (yes, it's certified gluten-free). There's also a 16oz jar of the Thicker Bone Suckin' Sauce, which is awesome on ribs or as a table condiment, a full-size jar of all-purpose Bone Suckin' Seasoning & Rub (fantastic on brisket, chicken, ribs and anything you toss on a smoker or grill), and a package of meaty, high-protein Bone Suckin' Beef Jerky. All of these products are gluten-free and flavor-full.

For the gluten-intolerant barbecue fanatic who prefers hot and spicy sauces, we offer the Bone Suckin' Hot BBQ Gift Set. This 4-pack selection of gluten-free products includes a full-size jar of Bone Suckin' Hot BBQ Sauce, a 5oz bottle of Bone Suckin' Hiccuppin' Hot Habanero Sauce (a feisty, rich hot sauce with that unmistakeable bone suckin' flavor and a hefty dose of fiery habanero peppers), a bottle of Bone Suckin' Hot Seasoning Rub for all your spicy BBQ seasoning needs, plus a package of zesty Bone Suckin' Beef Jerky for high-protein, low-carb, meaty snacking.

For crunchy gluten-free snacking with a peppery punch, try one or more flavors of Deano's Jalapeno Chips:  Thinly-sliced, crisp-fried and expertly seasoned green jalapenos. No potatoes, flour or gluten in these unique jalapeno snack chips! Deano's jalapeno chips come in three tempting flavors: buttery-rich Cheddar, creamy-tangy Ranch and sophisticated Sea Salt. You can order the bags individually, or get a two-pack of Deano's Cheddar and Ranch Jalapeno Chips.

Interested in more gluten-free sauces and seasonings? Be sure to visit our selection of Gluten-Free Products on the Carolina Sauces online store, all of which are currently on sale.

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

Gentlewoods Natural, Gluten-Free BBQ Sauces & Rubs

The Carolina Sauce Company is excited to have partnered with Gentlewoods Food, makers of the all-natural, gluten-free Gentlewoods Natural BBQ Sauces and Rubs.

Made in North Carolina using wholesome ingredients and inspired recipes, Gentlewoods Naturals are full-flavored products the entire family can enjoy: There are no artificial preservatives or ingredients, no high fructose corn syrup, and no MSG in any of the sauces or seasonings.

More than just barbecue or grilling sauces, Gentlewoods sauces are quite versatile and can be used as marinades, for basting, and even at the table. Each sauce is richly flavorful and distinctly different -- there's the original Mild, earthy Smokey, and tangy Mustard --  and yet they all share a signature blend of naturally sweet tomato and tangy vinegar commonly found in traditional western NC (i.e., Lexington or Piedmont) style barbecue sauce.

Whether you use them to sauce up your smoked pork shoulder for pulled pork barbecue, slather them on your slow-cooking ribs, baste some grilled chicken or shrimp kabobs, marinate portobello mushrooms, mix into ground meat for burgers, or dip or pour them at the table, all three Gentlewoods Natural BBQ Sauces will complement and enhance your food without overpowering it the way lesser, mass-produced supermarket sauces tend to do.

Like the sauces, Gentlewoods Natural BBQ Rubs are all-natural, gluten-free and MSG-free all-purpose seasonings for meats, poultry, seafood and vegetables. As with other barbecue seasonings or dry rubs, all you need to do is sprinkle or pat onto the raw meat, etc., and then refrigerate for a couple of hours to overnight for meat and poultry, or up to 2 hours for seafood and vegetables. Gentlewoods Rubs are available in four unique and versatile flavors: Mild (savory-sweet with just a touch of pepper), Smokey (robust and earthy with smoked peppers and natural smoke flavor), Pincho (savory not sweet and festively spicy, named after the Spanish word for "skewer"), and Safari (a subtly exotic blend of coriander, pepper and lemon that's based on traditional South African cuisine).

Superb on everything from pork and beef to venison and lamb, tuna or salmon steaks to veggie or shrimp kabobs, and anything else you might want to toss on the grill or smoker, Gentlewoods Rubs also make excellent table seasonings for French fries, breakfast potatoes, steamed or broiled fish, roasted vegetables, and even popcorn.

To find out more about these luscious, good-for-you and great-tasting all-natural, gluten-free barbecue sauces and seasoning rubs, or to place your order online, visit our new Gentlewoods Natural Sauces & Seasonings page.

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

New Jalapeno Chips & Bone Suckin' Beef Jerky!

We're pleased to announce the arrival of two new zesty snacks at the Carolina Sauces online store! The first is the latest new flavor of jalapeno chips: Deano's Sea Salt Jalapeno Chips. Like the other two flavors of Deano's popular jalapeno chips (Cheddar and Ranch), the Sea Salt Jalapeno Chips are made from wafer-thin slices of fresh, southwestern jalapenos that are specially fried to give them a crisp, crunchy texture, just like potato chips--except that Deano's Jalapeno Chips are 100% potato-free AND gluten-free! They're also much lower in carbs than other starchy snack chips, making them a favorite of folks on low-carb diets or otherwise watching their carbohydrate intake.

Deano's Sea Salt Jalapeno Chips are lightly dusted with real sea salt, which allows the pure peppery flavor of the jalapenos to come through with just the right touch of palate-pleasing saltiness. By the same token, however, the lack of heat-taming seasonings like cheese or buttermilk ranch means that the Sea Salt Jalapeno Chips are the hottest of the three flavors. This makes them an ideal choice for chileheads and anyone who likes hot and spicy snacks. You can also enjoy them as a salad topping or even crumbled as a spicy alternative to bread crumbs on casseroles and vegetable dishes.

If you'd rather munch on a less-spicy, meatier snack, we now offer Bone Suckin' Beef Jerky, featuring USDA beef seasoned with the ever-popular tangy flavor of North Carolina's favorite barbecue sauce, Bone Suckin' Sauce.  This award-winning beef jerky is handmade in Oregon by the Cow Creek Band of Native Americans, and is hickory-smoked according to traditional methods for a deep, mouthwatering flavor that's sure to please beef jerky aficionados and anyone looking for a protein-rich, all-natural snack. And like all other Bone Suckin' products, Bone Suckin' Beef Jerky is gluten-free. It also has no added nitrites, MSG, or preservatives, making it a wholesome snacking choice for the entire family.

You can order either or both of these zesty new snacks on our Hot & Fiery Snacks page, as well as from our Gluten-Free Products page, where we list other excellent gluten-free snacks, sauces and condiments. You'll also find Bone Suckin' Beef Jerky and Deano's Sea Salt Jalapeno Chips on our regularly-updated New Products page, together with other recent arrivals at the warehouse.

Please keep sending in your comments on our Facebook page and on this blog to let us know what other products you'd like to see at the Carolina Sauce Company!

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

Gluten-Free Guides for Dining Out & Grocery Shopping

If you are on a gluten-free diet, or know someone who is, you probably know how difficult it can be to eat out at restaurants.  Even shopping for food at a grocery store can be tricky, unless you have a chemistry degree or are otherwise skilled at deciphering ingredient lists.

Luckily, our partner TriumphDining has published two comprehensive resources to help you--or your friend or loved one--safely eat gluten free meals at restaurants and purchase safe foods at the grocery store.

Now in its 5th edition, The Essential Gluten Free Restaurant Guide covers over 6,500 restaurants in all 50 states, including popular chains like P.F. Changs, Subway and Panera.  The authors verify and update the listings every year, and the book has garnered high praise from the gluten-free community as you can see from some of their reviews.

Also receiving well-deserved accolades for its usefulness and comprehensive listings, the Essential Gluten Free Grocery Guide (now in its 4th edition) provides information on over 30,000 brand-name and store-brand gluten-free products found in grocery stores throughout the country.  The book uses a convenient color-coded system to help you find your favorite foods quickly and easily, and assist with meal-planning, too.

Finally, our Carolina Sauces online store provides a Gluten-Free Products section where you can safely shop for gluten-free sauces, seasonings and snacks, including gluten-free BBQ sauce, gluten-free wing sauce, gluten-free mustard and more.

We hope this information helps you enjoy delicious, satisfying  gluten-free meals with peace of mind.

Zestfully yours,
Gloria

Great-Tasting Gluten-Free Sauces & Seasonings Now Available!

By popular demand, we have now assembled a new page on the Carolina Sauce online store where we list all of the gluten-free products that we carry. There's something for everyone and every taste preference from mild to fiery-hot, including gluten-free hot sauce, barbecue sauce, salsa, mustard, dry rubs & seasonings, and even gluten-free seasoned peanuts for your snacking pleasure! If a product says "gluten-free" on the label and it's available from the Carolina Sauce Company, you'll find it listed here for your convenience. So if you, a family member or a friend is allergic to wheat or gluten, has celiac disease, or is on a gluten-free diet, you (and they) can now safely shop for great-tasting gluten-free sauces, condiments and seasonings.

Zestfully yours,
Gloria