Peanut Free Eastern Carolina Vinegar BBQ Sauce
Eastern Carolina vinegar BBQ sauce is the real deal — thin, tangy, fiery, and built entirely from pantry staples you probably already have on hand. This style of sauce skips the tomatoes and sweetness of ketchup-based versions in favor of a sharp, peppery punch that cuts right through rich pulled pork or grilled chicken. The double hit of apple cider and white vinegar gives it that signature bite, while red pepper flakes, cayenne, and black pepper layer in serious heat that builds as it sits. Because every single ingredient here is naturally free of peanuts and peanut derivatives — no blended condiments, no mystery additives — you can sauce up your plate without a second thought. Whisking it together on the stovetop takes just a few minutes, and the longer it steeps, the more complex and bold it gets. Store it in a glass jar in the fridge and you'll have a go-to condiment ready for weeks of backyard cookouts.
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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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