Carolina BBQ Pork Sauce

9 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Ready In: 20 min

“In North Carolina, barbeque sauce is made with a vinegar base and ground red pepper. Pork is the meat of choice.” - by Janie

Ingredients

2 cups distilled white vinegar
2/3 cup ketchup
1 cup water
1 tablespoon white sugar
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

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Original recipe yields 4 cups

Directions

In a sauce pan, combine vinegar, ketchup, water and sugar. Season with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until sugar is dissolved.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (16 total)

Calories
15 cal
< 1%

Fat
0.1 g
< 1%

Carbs
3.5 g
1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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AMYDEDRICK

Jan. 25, 2004

"Tasty! However, this is not TRUE North Carolina style BBQ sauce. I've lived in Sanford, Chocowinity, and Forest City and the BBQ is the same. There is NO tomato base at all. That is what makes NC ..." See moreBBQ unique and special."