Paraben Free Eastern Carolina Vinegar BBQ Sauce
Tangy, fiery, and unapologetically simple, this Eastern Carolina-style vinegar sauce is the kind of condiment that makes pulled pork sing. The ingredient list is refreshingly short — just two vinegars, a trio of peppers, sugar, and salt — which means you know exactly what's going into every drop. That matters more than people realize, because many store-bought sauces and condiments are loaded with preservatives and synthetic additives that can be hard to avoid. This one skips all of that entirely, relying on pantry staples that are naturally free from those concerns. A quick whisk over medium heat is all it takes to bring everything together, and then the pepper flakes do their slow, fragrant work as the sauce cools. The result is bright, bold, and deeply savory with a slow-building heat that keeps you coming back for more. Make a jar, stash it in the fridge, and reach for it all week long.
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8 servings
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, red pepper flakes, black pepper, cayenne, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisking until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved, about 3–4 minutes.
- 2
Remove from the heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes, so the pepper flakes steep and the flavors meld.
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