Uncle Mike's Vinegar Pepper Sauce

This is a North Carolina-style BBQ sauce that I have used for years. It's great on any meat. Lots of vinegar - that's the North Carolina way! Be careful though, this one's spicy.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 6 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• ½ cup water
• 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 ½ cups cider vinegar
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 10 tablespoons ketchup
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the vinegar, ketchup, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, sugar, and water.

Step 2

Simmer for 15 minutes, or until all the sugar dissolves. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, and let cool. Use to baste your favorite meat while grilling.