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North Carolina BBQ Sauce Recipe

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Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Author: Susan
Calories: 166kcal
Servings: 3 cups
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This tangy vinegar-based barbecue sauce hails from North Carolina. It's especially tasty on pulled pork, but also good on baby back ribs, brisket, and much more!

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 cups apple cider vinegar
  • ⅓ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce optional

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a small saucepan. Whisk to combine, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes.
  • Serve alongside your favorite meats!

Notes

  • Shake your apple cider vinegar in the bottle before measuring it out, to distribute the "mother" - the healthy brown stuff at the bottom.
  • The final sauce will be watery, not thick; this is intended. North Carolina BBQ sauce is not supposed to be thick.

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1890mg | Potassium: 369mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 931IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg