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North Carolina Vinegar Barbecue Sauce

This North Carolina barbecue sauce is made with a handful of ingredients, including apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, tomato paste, and cayenne. You're gonna want to slather it on everything.
Prep Time5 minutes
Chill1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Southern
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 22

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste or ketchup
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
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Instructions

  • In a small bowl or jar with a lid, stir together the vinegar, tomato paste or ketchup, brown sugar, lemon juice, salt, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and cracked black pepper. Cover and chill at least 1 hour or, preferably, overnight before using.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding additional cayenne pepper if desired. Slather it on everything in sight.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 338mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g