Carolina BBQ Sauce

A tangy, vinegar-based Eastern North Carolina BBQ sauce with a touch of sweetness and spice. Perfect for pulled pork, chicken, or as a zesty marinade.

6 ingredients
2 steps
Added Oct 8, 2025
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Ingredients

  • 2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 cup Ketchup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoon red hot
  • 1 teaspoon worcestershire Sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine apple cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, and Worcestershire sauce and whisk until combined.

  2. 2

    Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat to medium and simmer until the sauce has thickened and reduced by about a third, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature before using or storing.

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