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Carolina Vinegar BBQ Sauce Recipe
This Carolina vinegar bbq sauce recipe adds a spicy tang to pulled pork or other barbecued meats, and it's so easy to make. Here are 2 ways to make it.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 15 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
FOR EASTERN CAROLINA VINEGAR BBQ SAUCE
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
FOR WESTERN CAROLINA VINEGAR BBQ SAUCE - Add the Following
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Instructions
- Heat all of the ingredients to a large pan over medium-low heat. Simmer for 2-3 minutes. You can also use the microwave to warm it for 30 seconds, which is a common practice. Whisk it all together.
- Transfer the vinegar bbq sauce to a jar and let sit for 1 day to let the flavors meld.
- Serve as desired.
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Notes
- Makes about 2 cups.
- Nutritional information estimated without ketchup or tomato paste.
- Vinegar bbq sauce is ideal as a contrast to fatty, smoky pork, though is great on other grilled or barbecued meats.
- For sweetness, try adding sugar or brown sugar to the mixture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
15kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
164mg
(7%)
Potassium
45mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
298IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 15
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 15kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 164mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 298IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.