This recipe will guide you through making Uncle Earl's famous North Carolina BBQ Sauce. It's a tangy and flavorful sauce that is perfect for basting and marinating any barbecue meat. Made with a combination of traditional ingredients and a few secret spices, this sauce will take your barbecue to the next level. Get ready to impress your friends and family with the authentic taste of North Carolina BBQ.
Ingredients
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir well to combine and bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- After 15 minutes, remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool.
- Once cooled, transfer the sauce to a jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid.
- Refrigerate the sauce for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Before using, give the sauce a good shake to ensure all the ingredients are well combined.
- Use the sauce as a marinade or baste on your favorite barbecue meats, and enjoy the authentic taste of North Carolina BBQ!
Interesting Facts
North Carolina BBQ is known for its vinegar-based sauces.
This sauce has a balance of tanginess, sweetness, and smokiness.
You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less cayenne pepper.