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North Carolina-Style Vinegar Barbecue Sauce Recipe

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North Carolina-Style Vinegar Barbecue Sauce Recipe
  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: approximately 1 quart
  • Nutritional Analysis Per Serving Serving Size 1 of 8 servings Calories 109 Total Fat 6 g Saturated Fat 2 g Carbohydrates 10 g Dietary Fiber 0 g Sugar 9 g Protein 2 g Cholesterol 9 mg Sodium 259 mg
  • Total: 40 min
  • Prep: 5 min
  • Cook: 35 min

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces applewood-smoked bacon (in one piece), chopped into large pieces
  • 3/4 cup beef stock or broth
  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • Kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Ready to create a bold, smoky BBQ sauce that elevates any dish? In a medium saucepan, combine the bacon, beef stock, cider vinegar, white vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, red pepper flakes, chile powder, and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a lively boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer until the bacon releases its rich fatabout 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let the flavors meld for 20 minutes. Discard the bacon, then gently reheat before serving this irresistible sauce.[1]

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