Lexington-Style Sauce

By staceycohentisch

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups distilled white or cider vinegar
• 10 tablespoons tomato catsup
• Salt to taste, if desired
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
• Pinch of crushed hot red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 cup water

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let stand until cool. Spoon a small amount of the sauce over barbecued meats. Yields: 3 cups.