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Carolina BBQ Sauce Recipe

This vinegar-based Carolina BBQ sauce has a prep time of just 10 minutes. It's perfect for slow-cooked ribs!

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 5 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Nontraditional but good!
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional, if you want it spicy

Instructions

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  1. Place the vinegar, hot pepper sauce, smoked salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika in a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
  2. Shake well to combine. You can also whisk the ingredients by hand.
  3. Allow the sauce to rest for 30 minutes before using it to allow the flavors to meld. Whisk or shake the sauce again before using it.

Notes

  • If using this sauce for oven-baked ribs, use half the recipe. 
  • The slow cooking caramelizes the meat and creates subtle notes of sweetness, even without the addition of a sweetener. But if you'd like, you can add 1-2 teaspoons of any sweetener.
  • While you could mix the sauce and use it immediately, I highly recommend letting it rest for a minimum of 30 minutes. This will allow the spices to better dissolve and the flavors to meld.
  • You can keep this sauce refrigerated in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Make sure you give it a good shake before using it.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2tablespoons Calories 5kcal (0%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Sodium 338mg (14%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 0.2g (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 5

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tablespoons
Calories 5kcal 0%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Sodium 338mg 14%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 0.2g 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.