World Flavors Cookbook

Eastern Carolina Vinegar BBQ Sauce

Thin, tangy, pepper-forward vinegar sauce from Eastern North Carolina — the oldest BBQ sauce tradition in America, made to dress pulled whole-hog pork.

Cuisine: United States

Ingredients

• 2 cups apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tsp Texas Pete or Frank’s hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a jar.
2. Stir or shake until sugar and salt dissolve.
3. Let sit at room temperature at least 30 minutes.
4. Shake before each use.
5. No cooking required.