A fundamental, four-ingredient Eastern North Carolina BBQ sauce.
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In the South, we sure do know our barbecue.
How is one supposed to rank smoked chicken smothered in vinegarywhite sauceagainst Central Texasbrisket?
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And more often than not, the secret is in the sauce.
What Is Eastern Carolina BBQ Sauce?
Our Test Kitchen considers this Eastern North Carolina Vinegar BBQ Sauce the most fundamental ofbarbecue sauces.
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Did we mention that this sauce is incredibly easy to make?
The result is a light sauce that’s spicy, peppery, and piquant.
Each bang out can include a variety of sauces, ranging from spicy to sweet and tangy.
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The high vinegar content helps tenderize proteins while providing great flavor in the process.
Add brown sugar and hot sauce for an extra punch.
Don’t forget aslice of white breadto soak up all that extra sauce.
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Should This BBQ Sauce Be Made in Advance?
Make at least four hours in advance, but let it sit longer if you have the forethought.
Seal; shake to combine.
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Let stand:
Let stand at least 4 hours or up to overnight (12 hours).
Store:
Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 month.
