Lexington Style Bbq Sauce
Elevate your barbecue game with this authentic Lexington-Style BBQ Sauce, a tangy, vinegar-based masterpiece that's a hallmark of North Carolina barbecue traditions. Packed with bold flavors, this sauce combines the zesty punch of apple cider vinegar with the sweetness of ketchup and brown sugar, balanced by a kick of hot sauce and crushed red pepper flakes. With just 5 minutes of prep and a quick simmer on the stovetop, it’s delightfully easy to make. Perfect as a finishing touch for smoky pulled pork, grilled chicken, or ribs, this Carolina-style BBQ sauce is ideal for those who crave that signature sweet-and-tangy flavor. Store it in the fridge overnight to let the flavors meld, then serve warm or cold to enhance your favorite barbecue dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and white sugar.
Add the hot sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt to the saucepan.
Pour in the water to slightly dilute the mixture and stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
Once it starts simmering, lower the heat to medium-low and let the sauce cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to develop flavor.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.
Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before using, warm gently over low heat if desired or use cold as a tangy topping for BBQ dishes like pulled pork or smoked chicken.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
529 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3741 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.3 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 103.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 329 mg | 7% | |
*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.
