Carolina Vinegar BBQ Sauce Recipe
Carolina Vinegar BBQ Sauce Recipe brings a bright, tangy flavor that pairs beautifully with smoky barbecue. I make this style using apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, crushed red pepper, black pepper, salt, and water.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 cup 240 ml apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup 240 ml white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons 25 g packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1½ cups 360 ml water
- 1 tablespoon 8 g crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon 2 g freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon 3 g salt
Instructions
Step 1
- Pour the apple cider vinegar and white vinegar into a medium saucepan. Add the brown sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, ketchup, and water. Stir until the sugar starts to dissolve and the ketchup mixes smoothly into the vinegar.
Step 2
- Set the saucepan over medium heat and let the mixture come to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes, giving it a stir now and then. Keep the heat steady and avoid a hard boil so the sauce keeps its sharp, fresh vinegar taste.
Step 3
- Take the pan off the heat and let the sauce cool completely. Give it a taste and adjust the sugar, salt, or pepper to suit your preference. Pour the finished sauce into a clean jar or bottle, seal it tightly, and refrigerate. Shake it well before using.