Lexington Barbecue Dip a La Craig Claiborne
Elevate your barbecue game with the bold and tangy flavors of Lexington Barbecue Dip à la Craig Claiborne. This vinegar-based barbecue sauce is a classic nod to North Carolina-style barbecue, featuring the perfect balance of zesty apple cider vinegar, sweet ketchup, and a kick of heat from cayenne and crushed red pepper flakes. Ready in just 15 minutes, this vibrant sauce is simmered to perfection for depth and richness, making it ideal as a basting sauce for smoked or grilled pork or as a lively condiment for pulled pork sandwiches and barbecue platters. Whether you're hosting a backyard cookout or simply craving authentic Southern barbecue flavors, this easy-to-make dip will transport your taste buds straight to Lexington.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Water
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and water. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Step 2
Add the brown sugar, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir to ensure even distribution of the seasonings.
Step 3
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and to help dissolve the brown sugar.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes. This will help meld the flavors and slightly thicken the dip.
Step 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the barbecue dip cool to room temperature.
Step 6
Transfer the cooled dip to a clean jar or bottle for storage. It can be used immediately or refrigerated for up to 1 week.
Step 7
Use the dip as a basting sauce while smoking or grilling pork, or serve it as a tangy condiment for pulled pork sandwiches or barbecue platters.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (985.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 400.1 |
| Total Fat 0.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3387.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 81.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 61.9g | |
| Protein 0.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 77.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 453.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories