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Carolina-Style Tangy Vinegar BBQ Sauce

This vinegar-based BBQ sauce combines the sharpness of cider vinegar with brown sugar and hot pepper. It's perfect for basting meat while grilling or adding moisture and zingy flavor to already cooked barbecue.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Side Dish, Condiment
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 11
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Whisk thoroughly until the sugar and salt have completely dissolved.
  3. Transfer to a glass jar or airtight container.
  4. Let the sauce sit at room temperature for 4 to 8 hours to allow flavors to fully develop and meld together.
  5. Shake or stir before using to redistribute any settled spices.

Nutrition

Calories: 11kcalCarbohydrates: 2gSodium: 699mgSugar: 1g
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