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southern essentials: vinegar bbq sauce

Andy59 avatar
Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

This is not a typical South Carolina BBQ sauce. It is heavy on vinegar, but I added elements of more Northern sauces, like Kansas City. It is a thin sauce yet packed with lots of great flavors. Plus, it is easy/peasy to make. So, you ready… let’s get into the kitchen.

yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For southern essentials: vinegar bbq sauce

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 1 c
    apple cider vinegar
  • 6 oz
    tomato sauce
  • 1/4 c
    coconut sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    mustard, yellow variety
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh clover honey
  • 1 Tbsp
    lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 tsp
    hot sauce, i prefer franks
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt, kosher variety, fine grind
  • 1/4 tsp
    white pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/8 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 - 2 pinch
    red pepper flakes

How To Make southern essentials: vinegar bbq sauce

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    What you will need? This can be made in a single pot, no lid required, and a vessel to store it in.
  • 3
    What to serve with it? I like this sauce with beef, pork, and even chicken. I will sometimes add a dash or two to spice up a rice dish, and even add it to a soup or stew.
  • 4
    How to store it? Because homemade spices and condiments do not contain any preservatives, it is important to store them properly. Non-reactive (glass) containers with tight-fitting lids are a must. If I am doing homemade sauces, I love using Weck jars. They are glass, come in all sizes and shapes, and have excellent leakproof lids. If you shop online, you can go to Amazon, type in “Weck Jars” and you will find a ton of them. They last forever, unless you break them, and they are very reasonable, price wise. Sauces, like this, in most cases, should be stored in the fridge. If properly stored, this sauce should last 2 – 3 weeks. FYI: This sauce can be frozen, and in which case it will last for several months. If you freeze things like this recipe, I suggest getting a plastic ice tray and measure out individual portions then freeze, pop out the frozen sauce, and put them into a freezer bag.
  • 5
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 6
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 7
    Add all of the ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat.
  • 8
    Whisk until combined.
  • 9
    Allow to slowly simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 10
    Allow to cool, and then strain to remove the pepper flakes, and properly store until needed.
  • 11
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So Yummy
    12
    Use it on beef, pork, chicken, or any number of ways. Enjoy
  • Stud Muffin
    13
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
  • Peace to all
    14
    Namasté
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