Western North Carolina Vinegar Barbeque Sauce

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1
Tangy Western North Carolina Vinegar Barbeque Sauce recipe
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Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 cups cider vinegar
1 cup brown sugar
1 1/3 cups ketchup
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons mustard powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
299
Sugar
44g
Fat
10g
The Western North Carolina Vinegar Barbeque Sauce is a regional specialty that is famous for its tangy and bold flavors. This sauce is also known as 'Eastern Carolina BBQ Sauce' because it is the traditional sauce used in Eastern North Carolina barbecue joints. In this recipe, we modify the original recipe slightly by adding ketchup and brown sugar to give it a sweet and savory taste that is perfect for any meat you wish to grill. The sauce is incredibly versatile and can be used as a marinade, dip, or spread to add a bold flavor to a variety of dishes.

Instructions

1.Combine cider vinegar, ketchup, and brown sugar in a large bowl.
2.Melt the butter in a saucepan, then add it to the bowl of cider vinegar mixture.
3.Stir in Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, mustard powder, salt, and black pepper.
4.Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
5.Cook the mixture over medium heat until it comes to a boil.
6.Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes.
7.Remove from heat and let it cool before using it as a marinade or dipping sauce for your barbeque meat.

PROS

This tangy and flavorful sauce is perfect for all your barbeque needs.

It is quick and easy to make, and it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

CONS

The high acidity in vinegar can be harmful to tooth enamel and stomach lining if consumed in excess.

It is also high in sugar and butter, which makes it high in calories and fat.

Therefore, it should be consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This sauce has some health benefits that come from the ingredients used in making it.
The apple cider vinegar used as the primary ingredient in this recipe can help lower blood sugar levels and promote healthy weight loss.
Additionally, some of the spices like mustard powder and red pepper flakes can aid digestion and help reduce inflammation in the body.

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