Tangy Carolina Bbq Sauce
Get ready to elevate your barbecue game with this Tangy Carolina BBQ Sauce, a bold and flavorful Southern classic perfect for grilling season. This vinegar-based sauce is a delicious balance of tangy apple cider vinegar, sweet brown sugar, and smoky spices like smoked paprika and cayenne pepper. Enhanced with yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of optional hot sauce for a kick, this quick-and-easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes. The result is a zesty, slightly sweet barbecue sauce with a distinctive tang that pairs beautifully with smoked meats, grilled chicken, pulled pork, or even as a dipping sauce. Make a batch ahead of time and store in the fridge—it’s the ultimate complement to all your backyard cookouts and BBQ feasts! Keywords: Carolina BBQ sauce, tangy barbecue sauce, Southern BBQ recipe, grilling sauce, vinegar-based BBQ sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 0.33 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional, for added heat)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and water. Whisk together until smooth.
Add brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce (if using). Stir to combine.
Stir in smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Place the saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to ensure the sugar dissolves and all ingredients are well blended.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if desired (e.g., add more vinegar for tanginess, more sugar for sweetness, or more cayenne for heat).
Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool slightly.
Transfer the sauce to a clean jar or bottle. Once fully cooled, store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Serve warm or at room temperature with your favorite grilled or smoked meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
497 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2260 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.1 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 92.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 113 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 538 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.
