Carolina-Style Barbeque Sauce

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This Carolina-style barbeque sauce features fresh apple, but otherwise it's a fairly straightforward, totally in-your-face-with-tang-and-heat recipe. It is fantastic on pulled pork and molasses-brined pork chops.

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John Mitzewich
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John Mitzewich
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Updated on August 8, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • ½ teaspoon vegetable oil

  • 1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard

  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Place apple pieces in saucepan; cook and stir until they are slightly caramelized, about 2 minutes.

  2. Stir brown sugar into apples; cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture starts to bubble, about 2 minutes.

  3. Pour apple cider vinegar into saucepan. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook until the apples are soft and falling apart, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat.

  4. Whisk in mustard, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.

  5. Transfer mixture to blender and puree until completely smooth.

    Carolina Style Barbeque Sauce

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

52 Calories
1g Fat
10g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 52
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 63mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 1g 1%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 110mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.