Classic North Carolina Barbecue Sandwich Sauce
Savor the traditional flavors of North Carolina with this iconic barbecue sauce. Made with a perfect blend of tangy cider vinegar, sweet ketchup, and a hint of heat from cayenne pepper, this sauce is an essential condiment for any barbecue enthusiast.
Ingredients
For the Sauce | |
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| 1/4 | cup unsalted butter |
| 6 | tablespoons minced onions |
| 1 1/3 | cider vinegar |
| 1 1/3 | ketchup |
| 1 | cup packed brown sugar |
| 1 | teaspoon Worcestershire sauce |
| 1/4 | teaspoon cayenne pepper |
Instructions
For the Sauce | |
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| 1. | Melt the butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium high heat. |
| 2. | Add the minced onions and sauté for 3 minutes. |
| 3. | Stir in the cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. |
| 4. | Reduce the heat and simmer the sauce until it reduces to 2 and 2/3 cups. |
| 5. | Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. |
| 6. | Serve the sauce alongside sliced or chopped pork roast or roast beef. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 618.3 kcal |
| Protein | 2.6 g |
| Fat | 17.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 114.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Sugar | 109 g |
Published on Aug 16, 2024 by Luminița