North Carolina Barbecue Sauce

This is the thin, vinegar sauce in the tradition of Eastern North Carolina. For a rough idea of the Western sauce, add 1 cup catsup, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon to this recipe. This is served over smoked pork in any form–sliced or pulled.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cider vinegar

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper

• 3 teaspoons salt

• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cayenne chile

• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper

Instructions

Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl, mix well, and let stand for a couple hours to blend the flavors.