True Southeastern North Carolina BBQ Sauce

Leta's Note:

True SE NC BBQ Sauce never contains ketchup or syrups. It is purely vinegar and seasonings. This is the Southern Food version.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 cup

• 2 cups cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon peppercorn
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon hot pepper flakes
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup water

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer slowly, uncovered for an hour.
3. Strain to remove peppercorns if desired.
4. Serve on pulled pork with coleslaw, on a plate or on a bun.

Reviews

[Chef #244865]

I was stationed at Lejeune for five years and fell in love with the BBQ sauce. Since I left I have always been let down with "real carolina bbq sauce" This was like going home, I ran mine through a blender and it turned out fantastic!

[chia]

wonderfully easy to prepare and is perfect with the pulled pok. i wouldn't change a thing. except to add that there is no need to strain out the black peppers, they tended to remain at the bottom of the pan anyway.