Georgia Vinegar BBQ Sauce

Georgia Vinegar BBQ Sauce

A tangy, peppery vinegar sauce that thins out heavier Southern barbecue with bright acidity.

Total 20 min Makes 16 oz Calories 18/serving

Dietary

Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

This thin, vinegar-forward sauce leans on cider vinegar, black pepper, and a touch of sugar rather than tomato for its backbone. It mops onto pulled pork or chicken during smoking and doubles as a tableside condiment, cutting through rich, fatty meats with sharp, peppery tang typical of Georgia and Carolina pit traditions.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, water, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until the sugar begins to dissolve.

  2. Whisk in the black pepper, red pepper flakes, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.

  3. Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.

  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and fragrant.

  5. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature; the sauce will thin further as it sits.

  6. Pour into a clean jar or bottle and refrigerate. Shake well before each use.

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Georgia Vinegar BBQ Sauce

This thin, vinegar-forward sauce leans on cider vinegar, black pepper, and a touch of sugar rather than tomato for its backbone. It mops onto pulled pork or chicken during smoking and doubles as a tableside condiment, cutting through rich, fatty meats with sharp, peppery tang typical of Georgia and Carolina pit traditions.

20 min 16 oz 18 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method

  1. 1

    In a medium saucepan, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, water, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until the sugar begins to dissolve.

  2. 2

    Whisk in the black pepper, red pepper flakes, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.

  3. 3

    Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and fragrant.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature; the sauce will thin further as it sits.

  6. 6

    Pour into a clean jar or bottle and refrigerate. Shake well before each use.