Tangy BBQ Sauce

North Carolina-inspired vinegar BBQ sauce with added tomato — thin, tangy, and spicy

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
Yield
about 2 cups
Cuisine
American

Category: sauces

Tags: bbq, sauce, vinegar, carolina

Ingredients

  • 1 pint (2 cups) apple cider vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 small can (6 oz) tomato paste

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Stir until the tomato paste is fully dissolved and the sugar is melted.
  3. Simmer 10–15 minutes until slightly reduced. Cool before serving.
  4. 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.