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North Carolina BBQ Sauce
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5 from 5 votes

North Carolina BBQ Sauce

This bright and tangy vinegar-based North Carolina BBQ Sauce is the perfect finishing sauce for pulled pork.

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Calories: 11kcal
Author: Fox Valley Foodie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (can substitute 2 cloves of minced garlic)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne (more or less to taste)

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a saucepan and briefly bring to a simmer.
  • Once sugar has dissolved turn off heat and let cool.
  • Place in airtight container and store in refrigerator until use.

Notes

This sauce is great on smoked pulled pork or slow cooker pulled pork as well.

Nutrition

Calories: 11kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Calcium: 2mg