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
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

  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.

Aug 16, 2024