North Carolina Barbecue Sandwich Sauce
Elevate your pulled pork sandwiches with the bold, tangy kick of North Carolina Barbecue Sandwich Sauce! This classic vinegar-based sauce combines apple cider vinegar, a touch of ketchup, and brown sugar for a perfect balance of tangy and sweet, while red pepper flakes and cayenne add just the right amount of heat. With only 10 minutes of prep and cook time, this easy homemade sauce is simmered to perfection and chilled for 12 hours to let the flavors meld beautifully. Ideal for drizzling over slow-cooked pork or as a marinade for your favorite meats, this versatile sauce is a Southern barbecue must-have. Plus, it stores in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, so you can enjoy its zesty flavors again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, water, ketchup, and brown sugar.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves completely, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the salt, ground black pepper, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, and Worcestershire sauce to the saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes. Do not allow it to boil.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.
Once cooled, pour the sauce into a glass jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid.
Refrigerate the sauce for at least 12 hours before using to allow the flavors to meld together. Shake well before serving.
Use the sauce to drizzle over pulled pork barbecue or as a marinade for your favorite meats. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
221 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7307 mg | 318% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.6 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 512 mg | 11% | |
*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.
