Description
Tangy Carolina BBQ Sauce brings Southern comfort straight to your grill, infusing classic pulled pork and rigged meats with rich vinegar-based flavors. Balanced between sharp and sweet, this sauce delivers authentic regional zest you can’t resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup yellow mustard
- ¼ cup ketchup
Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine apple cider vinegar, mustard, ketchup, brown sugar, and honey in a medium saucepan, creating a vibrant base for the classic Carolina BBQ sauce.
- Enhance the flavor profile by whisking in Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until thoroughly blended.
- Position the saucepan over medium heat, allowing the mixture to gradually warm and meld together.
- Gently coax the ingredients into a soft simmer, stirring periodically to prevent scorching and ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Maintain the low bubble for 5-7 minutes, watching as the sugar dissolves and the sauce transforms into a slightly more viscous consistency.
- Carefully remove the saucepan from the heat source, letting the sauce rest and cool for a few moments.
- Perform a taste test, adjusting the flavor balance by introducing additional honey for sweetness or vinegar for tanginess as desired.
- Transfer the finished sauce to a clean, sealed container for refrigeration, where it will maintain its robust flavor for up to two weeks.
- Unleash the authentic Carolina BBQ experience by generously drizzling the sauce over pulled pork, succulent ribs, grilled chicken, or tender brisket.
Notes
- Swap apple cider vinegar for white vinegar if needed, maintaining the tangy Carolina-style profile.
- Balance sweetness by adjusting brown sugar and honey ratios to match personal taste preferences.
- Create a spicier version by adding red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce for extra kick.
- Transform into a gluten-free recipe by using certified gluten-free Worcestershire sauce and checking ketchup ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg