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Carolina Red Barbecue Sauce

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Unlike sauces from Texas and Kansas City, this sauce from South Carolina's Piedmont area is thin and vinegary. Note that it is not cooked. To tone down the tartness, add more ketchup and brown sugar to taste.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

1

1/2 cups apple cider vinegar

1

/2 cup ketchup

1

tablespoon (packed) brown sugar

1

teaspoon salt

1

/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

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Preparation

  1. Stir all ingredients in small bowl until sugar and salt dissolve. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)