Eastern North Carolina Vinegar Sauce
Tangy Carolina-style vinegar barbecue sauce with spicy Southern flavor.
Equipment
- Lidded storage container
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups white vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon table salt
Instructions
- Combine white vinegar and water in a mixing bowl.
- Add cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, and salt.
- Whisk thoroughly until fully combined.
- Transfer the sauce to a lidded container.
- Allow the sauce to rest briefly before serving for deeper flavor.
- Store refrigerated until ready to use.
Notes & Wine Advice
<h2>Notes</h2>
<p>This vinegar sauce tastes even better after resting in the refrigerator for several hours.</p> <h2>Serve Tip</h2>
<p>Serve this sauce with pulled pork, smoked chicken, chopped barbecue, ribs, or barbecue sandwiches.</p> <h2>Variations</h2>
<p>Add black pepper, hot sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, or extra cayenne for deeper spicy flavor.</p> <h2>Wine Advice</h2>
<p>A crisp <a href="https://www.reneswijnbeleving.nl/webshop/sauvignon-blanc">Sauvignon Blanc</a> pairs beautifully with the tangy vinegar flavor and smoky barbecue meats.</p>
<p>This vinegar sauce tastes even better after resting in the refrigerator for several hours.</p> <h2>Serve Tip</h2>
<p>Serve this sauce with pulled pork, smoked chicken, chopped barbecue, ribs, or barbecue sandwiches.</p> <h2>Variations</h2>
<p>Add black pepper, hot sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, or extra cayenne for deeper spicy flavor.</p> <h2>Wine Advice</h2>
<p>A crisp <a href="https://www.reneswijnbeleving.nl/webshop/sauvignon-blanc">Sauvignon Blanc</a> pairs beautifully with the tangy vinegar flavor and smoky barbecue meats.</p>
Nutrition values
Calories: 10 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 180 mg | Sugar: 1 g