This spicy, tangy sauce, adapted from Skylight Inn in Ayden, NC, adds zip to any BBQ dish. It’s vinegar-based, according to classic Carolina tradition.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 10 min |
| Active: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 25 servings |
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
- 3 tablespoons hot sauce, preferably Texas Pete brand
- 1/4 cup Sweet BBQ Pit Sauce, see “Sweet BBQ Pit Sauce” lesson for recipe; or use another sweet BBQ sauce
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl combine sugar, black pepper, chili powder, crushed red pepper, and hot sauce to make a paste. Add the BBQ sauce, followed by vinegar; stir well to combine. The final consistency should be quite fluid, rather than thick. Keeps in a covered container at room temperature for several months. Makes about 2 cups.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 2 servings |
| Calories | 217 |
| Total Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 46 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 38 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 956 mg |
Reviews
Great tasting BBQ sauce that is easy to make. Better than anything in the bottle and super fresh tasting.