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Wingstop goes ‘gold’ with newest BBQ flavor. When can you try it?

Wingstop introduced its new Carolina Gold BBQ flavor on Dec. 5, available at restaurants nationwide for a limited time.
Wingstop introduced its new Carolina Gold BBQ flavor on Dec. 5, available at restaurants nationwide for a limited time. Photo by Wingstop

Wingstop’s latest flavor is “as good as gold,” offering fans a sweet twist on a classic favorite.

The new Carolina Gold BBQ sauce rolled out at Wingstop restaurants nationwide on Monday, Dec. 5, but is only available for a limited time, the Texas-based chicken chain announced in a news release.

Inspired by traditional flavors rooted in South Carolina barbecue, the new sauce “is defined by a distinct mustard base and tangy flavor profile,” according to a product description.

“Wingstop’s Carolina Gold BBQ flavor maintains the classic queues of mustard, vinegar and brown sugar flavors that are true to its origins, but – in Wingstop fashion – our flavor stands out from the crowd,” Chef Larry Bellah, Wingstop’s director of culinary and research and development, said in a statement, adding the sauce is “heavier on the sweetness.”

Customers can try the sauce hand-tossed on traditional bone-in and boneless wings, as well as crispy chicken tenders, according to the release. The sauce is also available on Wingstop’s first-ever chicken sandwich, which launched in August.

The new Carolina Gold BBQ is available to order in-store, online and on the Wingstop mobile app.

Find your nearest Wingstop here.

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This story was originally published December 5, 2022 at 2:46 PM with the headline "Wingstop goes ‘gold’ with newest BBQ flavor. When can you try it?."

Tanasia Kenney
Sun Herald
Tanasia is a service journalism reporter at the Charlotte Observer | CharlotteFive, working remotely from Atlanta, Georgia. She covers restaurant openings/closings in Charlotte and statewide explainers for the NC Service Journalism team. She’s been with McClatchy since 2020.
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