Lexington (NC) BBQ Sauce

By jann

Ingredients

• Lexington-Style Vinegar Sauce:
• 2 cups apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground white pepper
• 1/2 - 1 tablespoon red chili flakes (the more, the hotter*)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

For the Lexington-Style Vinegar Sauce:
Whisk all of the ingredients together in a large nonreactive bowl and let sit at least 10 minutes. The sauce will keep almost indefinitely, covered in the refrigerator.



NOTE: *The longer the sauce sits, the hotter (spicier) it gets since the heat from the red chili flakes is brought out by the vinegar. Start with 1/2 tablespoon red chili flakes and then add more to taste.