Tangy BBQ Sauce
North Carolina-inspired vinegar BBQ sauce with added tomato — thin, tangy, and spicy
Nutrition
Tags: bbq, sauce, vinegar, carolina
Ingredients
- 1 pint (2 cups) apple cider vinegar (2 cups) Vinegar, cider
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons sea salt Salt, table
- 1 teaspoon black pepper Black pepper, ground
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Cayenne pepper
- 1 small can (6 oz) tomato paste Tomato paste, canned
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir until the tomato paste is fully dissolved and the sugar is melted.
- Simmer 10–15 minutes until slightly reduced. Cool before serving.
- Use as a basting sauce or serve alongside pulled pork.
Notes
Inspired by North Carolina-style vinegar sauce but with more tomato body. Great on pulled pork with the Oink Rub.