Carolina Barbecue Sauce
Get ready to elevate your barbecue game with this tangy, sweet, and zesty Carolina Barbecue Sauce! This vinegar-based sauce strikes the perfect balance between bold flavors and a touch of heat, making it a must-have for pulled pork, smoked chicken, or ribs. Featuring apple cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, honey, and a blend of spices like paprika and cayenne, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. Its signature tanginess pairs beautifully with the smoky richness of grilled or smoked meats, and a hint of hot sauce adds a gentle kick. With its effortless preparation and versatile use, this Carolina-style BBQ sauce will quickly become your go-to condiment for all your backyard cookouts. Serve it warm or at room temperature, and prepare to wow your taste buds! Perfect for Southern barbecue enthusiasts and fans of bold, homemade sauces.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, add the apple cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, honey, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.
Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
Stir in the paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and stir occasionally. Allow the sauce to cook for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. You can add more sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tanginess, or hot sauce for more heat.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.
Transfer the sauce to a clean glass jar or bottle and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Shake or stir well before using. Serve warm or at room temperature with your favorite barbecue dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
569 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2784 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.4 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 114.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 484 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
