Eastern North Carolina Barbecue Sauce with a West Coast Twist

I'm not sure if using honey instead of sugar really qualifies as a 'West Coast twist,' but it does ensure that people from North Carolina can't attack me for this Eastern North Carolina-style barbecue sauce not being authentic. Anyway, while this isn't exactly what you might find in the Tar Heel State, it was fantastic on pulled pork.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 17 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ cup white distilled vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey, or other sweetener to taste
• 1 tablespoon hot red pepper flakes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk honey, black pepper, red pepper flakes, salt, apple cider vinegar, and white distilled vinegar together in a bowl. Let sauce sit overnight to blend flavors together.