Lexington Barbecue Dip a La Craig Claiborne
Elevate your barbecue game with the bold and tangy flavors of Lexington Barbecue Dip à la Craig Claiborne. This vinegar-based barbecue sauce is a classic nod to North Carolina-style barbecue, featuring the perfect balance of zesty apple cider vinegar, sweet ketchup, and a kick of heat from cayenne and crushed red pepper flakes. Ready in just 15 minutes, this vibrant sauce is simmered to perfection for depth and richness, making it ideal as a basting sauce for smoked or grilled pork or as a lively condiment for pulled pork sandwiches and barbecue platters. Whether you're hosting a backyard cookout or simply craving authentic Southern barbecue flavors, this easy-to-make dip will transport your taste buds straight to Lexington.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and water. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Add the brown sugar, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir to ensure even distribution of the seasonings.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and to help dissolve the brown sugar.
Reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes. This will help meld the flavors and slightly thicken the dip.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the barbecue dip cool to room temperature.
Transfer the cooled dip to a clean jar or bottle for storage. It can be used immediately or refrigerated for up to 1 week.
Use the dip as a basting sauce while smoking or grilling pork, or serve it as a tangy condiment for pulled pork sandwiches or barbecue platters.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3387 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.7 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 453 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.
