North Carolina-Style BBQ Sauce

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Gloria McKinley

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 22, 2023

Blending two vinegars helps re-create the BBQ sauce we love from my mother’s North Carolina roots. — Gloria McKinley, Lakeland, Florida

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

North Carolina-Style BBQ Sauce

Yield:1-2/3 cups
Prep:5 min
Cook:20 min

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup white vinegar
  • 2/3 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
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Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until flavors are blended.
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