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Carolina Vinegar BBQ Sauce Recipe
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Carolina Vinegar BBQ Sauce Recipe

This Carolina vinegar bbq sauce recipe adds a spicy tang to pulled pork or other barbecued meats, and it's so easy to make. Here are 2 ways to make it.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course, sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq, bbq sauce, chili flakes, vinegar
Servings: 8
Calories: 15kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

FOR EASTERN CAROLINA VINEGAR BBQ SAUCE

  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

FOR WESTERN CAROLINA VINEGAR BBQ SAUCE - Add the Following

  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

Instructions

  • Heat all of the ingredients to a large pan over medium-low heat. Simmer for 2-3 minutes. You can also use the microwave to warm it for 30 seconds, which is a common practice. Whisk it all together.
  • Transfer the vinegar bbq sauce to a jar and let sit for 1 day to let the flavors meld.
  • Serve as desired.

Notes

Makes about 2 cups.
Nutritional information estimated without ketchup or tomato paste.
Vinegar bbq sauce is ideal as a contrast to fatty, smoky pork, though is great on other grilled or barbecued meats. 
For sweetness, try adding sugar or brown sugar to the mixture.

Nutrition

Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 298IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg