Sauces

Lexington Dip

General

ketchup-vinegar hybrid, tangy with a hint of sweetness — Piedmont NC

When to apply

as a mop every 45 min during cook, then glaze in the final 15 min

Ingredients & recipe

Ketchup120 ml
Apple Cider Vinegar120 ml
Water60 ml
Brown Sugar40 g
Hot Sauce2 tsp
Worcestershire Sauce1 tbsp
Black Pepper1 tsp
Cayenne0.5 tsp

ml = milliliters / millilitri · g = grams / grammi · tsp = teaspoon / cucchiaino · tbsp = tablespoon / cucchiaio

Preparation

  1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
  2. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Simmer on low for 10–15 minutes.
  4. Cool before use. Keeps refrigerated up to 2 weeks.

Notes

The Lexington Dip is the sauce of Piedmont (western) North Carolina — halfway between Eastern NC pure vinegar and Kansas City sweet. Thinner than KC, richer than Eastern NC vinegar.

Best for

Pork Shoulder Boston ButtPulled Pork PicnicPork Spare Ribs