Vinegar Based BBQ Sauce

Vinegar based BBQ sauce is extremely popular in the southeastern US and most particularly North Carolina. Vinegar based sauce is primarily for pulled pork but is a good basting BBQ sauce as well.

I like this vinegar based sauce but I really prefer the #1 Top Secret BBQ Sauce

BBQ Sauce Vinegar Based

1 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Directions

In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, salt, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper flakes and brown sugar. Mix well and allow the ingredients to blend for about 4 to 8 hours before using.

This BBQ sauce is incredible the way it is but I suggest bringing it to a simmer and simmering until the ingredients dissolve.

Carolina BBQ Sauce Vinegar Based

This barbeque sauce similar to the one above but if you prefer a sweeter BBQ sauce it might be more appealing to your taste.

2 cups cider vinegar
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon ground dry mustard
1/2 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix the cider vinegar, molasses, ground dry mustard, butter, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar. Cook and stir until all sugar has dissolved. Do not allow the mixture to come to a boil.

Both of these sauces are very similar to the BBQ sauces served in some of the famous BBQ restaurants in North Carolina. If you've never had a vinegar based BBQ sauce give these a try.