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    Home » Vinegar Based Barbecue Sauce ( Carolina BBQ Sauce )

    April 12, 2019 Sauces

    Vinegar Based Barbecue Sauce ( Carolina BBQ Sauce )

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    After over a decade and a half of living in South Carolina, it's finally time I share with you all best Carolina vinegar bbq sauce recipe you'll find on the internet! 

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    Vinegar BBQ Sauce in stacked jars

    There's a lot happening with Barbecue in the South, but in my humble and obviously unbiased opinion South Carolina, and in particular Charleston, has really got it going on.

    But what if you aren't in Charleston, barbecue mecca, to sample all kinds of bbq with places like Lewis BBQ, Rodney Scott's BBQ, HomeTeam, and Swig & Swine all within a 10 mile radius? 

    Open Faced Vinegar Based BBQ Sauce Sandwich

    What is Carolina BBQ Sauce, you ask? 

    It's a Vinegar Based Barbecue Sauce ( although there is also a Carolina Barbecue Sauce called Carolina Gold that is fantastic as well. )

    Carolina Vinegar Barbecue Sauce is tart, acidic, tangy, with just a little sweet, and a little heat to balance it all out.

    Carolina BBQ Sauce Sandwich with Coleslaw

    What should I do with Vinegar Based BBQ Sauce? 

    You can slather it plain on a pulled pork sandwich ( see below ), but there's something really sublime about topping a deliciously spicy and vinegary bbq sandwich with some old fashioned creamy coleslaw to get an indulgently rich sandwich perfect for a summer cookout ( see above ... or below .)

    Pro-tip: You can actually mix Carolina Vinegar Based BBQ Sauce with mayonnaise and just a pinch of sugar to make coleslaw dressing. It's delicious, I promise, and OH so easy. 

    Carolina Vinegar BBQ Sandwich

    By the way, the ingredient list here is a little ... untraditional for Basil & Bubbly.

    Y'all aren't used to me throwing ingredients like ketchup in my recipes. I know that. And I'm sorry. But you'll just have to trust me on this one.

    Plus we all know you've already got some in the fridge. Might as well use it! 

    Carolina Vinegar BBQ Sauce Sandwich

     Love Carolina Vinegar Barbecue Sauce? you might also love:

    • Instant Pot Pulled Pork
    • Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce ( Mustard BBQ Sauce )
    • Valentina Hot Wings

    If you make this recipe, please rate it, leave a comment, and share! That's the best way YOU can help support my little blog! 

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    Vinegar Barbecue Sauce ( Carolina BBQ Sauce )

    The BEST Vinegar Based BBQ Sauce recipe
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Vinegar BBQ Sauce
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 minutes
    Total Time: 6 minutes
    Servings: 2 cups of sauce
    Author: Marianne

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups Apple Cider Vinegar
    • ¼ cup Ketchup Heinz
    • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar light or dark
    • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
    • ½ teaspoon Salt

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a medium sauce pan over medium heat.  Bring to a boil.
    • Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 to three minutes,  stirring occasionally.  All sugar should dissolve.
    • Remove from heat and let cool.  Serve or store once cooled.

    Notes

    Warning! Boiling vinegar can get VERY aromatic! Avoid getting your face near the pan of boiling liquid, which is great advice regardless of what you're cooking.
    Also, I like my sauce peppery and often up the black pepper by ½ teaspoon.  You can start with the basic 1 teaspoon and add more to taste once the sauce has cooled if you also like a more peppery sauce.
    Tried this recipe?Mention @basilandbubbly or tag #basilandbubbly!

     

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    1. Jen says

      October 11, 2022 at 10:00 am

      Can you dump all of this in crock pot with meat? Or best to have meat and sauce prepared seperately?

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