Eastern North Carolina Bbq Sauce
Add a bold, tangy twist to your barbecue repertoire with this authentic Eastern North Carolina BBQ Sauce, a regional classic that highlights the zesty flavor of apple cider vinegar. Perfectly balanced with a touch of sweetness from brown sugar and a fiery kick from cayenne and crushed red pepper flakes, this vinegar-based sauce is a must-have for lovers of Carolina-style barbecue. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe skips the heavy tomato base used in other sauces, allowing the tangy, spicy notes to shine. Whether drizzled over pulled pork, brushed onto grilled chicken, or served as a dipping sauce, this versatile condiment delivers a mouthwatering punch of bold flavor. Store it in the fridge for up to two weeks and bring Carolina BBQ tradition to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar and water over medium heat.
Stir in the ketchup and brown sugar, allowing the sugar to dissolve completely.
Add the crushed red pepper flakes, hot sauce, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the pan. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat and let it cook for about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent any sticking or burning.
Remove the sauce from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You can add more hot sauce or sugar depending on your preferred level of heat and sweetness.
Once fully cooled, transfer the sauce to a glass jar or bottle for storage. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Shake or stir before serving. Serve as a tangy finishing sauce or drizzle over pulled pork, chicken, or ribs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
214 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2642 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 441 mg | 9% | |
*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.
