🥫 Eastern North Carolina Vinegar Sauce

Eastern NC

thin, sharp, tangy, spicy, zero sweetness

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When to apply

last 30 min as a baste, or mixed directly into pulled pork after shredding

Ingredients & recipe

Apple Cider Vinegar	240 ml
White Vinegar	120 ml
Red Pepper Flakes	2 tsp
Black Pepper	1 tsp
Salt	1 tsp
Sugar	1 tsp

Preparation

No cooking required — this is a cold sauce.
Combine both vinegars in a jar.
Add red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt and sugar.
Shake well and rest 30 minutes before use.
Store at room temperature up to 2 months.

Notes

Polarizing on first taste for newcomers — zero sweetness. The acidity cuts through pork fat perfectly. Mix 2-3 tablespoons directly into pulled pork before serving for authentic Eastern NC style.

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