Uncle Mike's Vinegar Pepper Sauce Recipe
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Uncle Mike's Vinegar Pepper Sauce

By: JIMBOSKI 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
  • 10 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 6 | Total Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2003 by Esmee Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was fantastic on pulled pork sandwiches. My family licked up every last drop.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2006 by I Love to Eat   view full review
I loved this sauce. Mistake was that I made it to go with ribs. It is more a sauce for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2009 by Dazzy D   view full review
If you like this style of sauce, this is a great recipe. It is easier than the tomato sauce...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2007 by topseyturvey   view full review
This is the best. We also make Carolina slaw and use this sauce in it instead of mayo. Just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2005 by Kristin   view full review
I made this sauce to use with Sarge's EZ pulled pork bbq also from allrecipes and it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by Alydia Friend   view full review
Great sauce! I experimented with it, added brown sugar, bbq sauce, smoke marinade. Lots of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2002 by ABD297   view full review
Good. Never had North caroline style barbq sauce. Made in crockpot. good with beans and rice
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2011 by aparta   view full review
It needs some white vinegar!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2007 by Craig   view full review
I used this sauce and mopped it all over a beef brisket I barbequed. It kept the meat moist...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by Steve   view full review
Thanks Uncle Mike...this is REALLY good sauce!

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