Carolina-Style Barbeque Sauce

6 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 35 min
Ready In: 45 min

“This Carolina-style barbeque sauce features fresh apple, but otherwise it's a fairly straightforward, totally in-your-face-with-tang-and-heat recipe. It is fantastic on pulled pork and molasses-brined pork chops.” - by Chef John

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 tablespoon ground black pepper, or to taste

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Original recipe yields 6 servings

Directions

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Place apple pieces in saucepan; cook and stir until they are slightly caramelized, about 2 minutes.
Stir brown sugar into apples; cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture starts to bubble, about 2 minutes.
Pour apple cider vinegar into saucepan. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook until the apples are soft and falling apart, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat.
Whisk in mustard, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
Transfer mixture to blender and puree until completely smooth.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
52 cal
3%

Fat
0.9 g
1%

Carbs
9.8 g
3%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (6)

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jennifermo

Apr. 23, 2012

"Good, but needed a bit more liquid and a bit more sweetness to counter the tart. Really nice on the pork, though...." See more"

scootersandi

Jul. 30, 2012

"Excellent! It turned out a little too "hot" for me, so I added a little apple sauce at the last minute, but it has fabulous flavor! Used it on Chef John's grilled pork chops - so moist & delicious! Y..." See moreou've GOT to try this! Easy & well worth the time. (oh - I 1/2'd the salt in the brine of the chops, but could still taste it...)"

norcalgirl417

Aug. 10, 2012

"i was a little worried when i was making this as it smelled really vinegary (and i love vinegar) but it came out great on the molasses brined pork chops! however, non-vinegar lovers beware - this mig..." See moreht not be the sauce for you."

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