East Carolina BBQ Sauce

Name: East Carolina BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 cup.
Cuisine: North America, Southern
Ingredients: 1 cup cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper; 2 to 3 teaspoons hot pepper sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 5 min. YIELD: 1 cup.

On a recent trip to the East Coast, I discovered this bold, spicy Carolina BBQ sauce. I'm not a huge fan of the thick and sugary sauces you typically see, so this recipe really intrigued me. It was served with pulled pork, but I've tried it on chicken and it works beautifully. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
2 to 3 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a jar or shaker. Seal and shake until sugar has completely dissolved. Use or store at room-temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons.: 15 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 305mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

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