Lexington Style Vinegar Pulled Pork Sauce

Transform your pulled pork into a true barbecue masterpiece with this Lexington Style Vinegar Pulled Pork Sauce—a zesty, tangy blend rooted in North Carolina tradition. This bold and flavorful sauce combines apple cider vinegar, a touch of ketchup, and a hint of brown sugar for the perfect balance of tartness and subtle sweetness. Accented with hot sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, and Worcestershire sauce, it delivers just the right amount of heat and complexity to elevate your smoked or slow-cooked pork. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce can be drizzled over pork or mixed directly for that classic Lexington BBQ flavor. Perfect for picnics, cookouts, and any gathering, it’s a must-have addition to your Southern-style barbecue repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.5 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, ketchup, water, and brown sugar. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.

Step 2

Add the hot sauce, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until fully combined.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Avoid boiling to preserve the vinegar's tangy flavor.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool for a few minutes.

Step 6

Transfer the sauce to a clean glass jar or bottle and let it cool completely before sealing.

Step 7

Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake or stir before use.

Step 8

Serve as a topping or mix it into shredded pulled pork for authentic Lexington barbecue flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(762.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	287.4

Total Fat 0.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3316.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 52.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g	0%
Total Sugars 41.0g
Protein 0.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 66.7mg	0%
Iron 1.7mg	0%
Potassium 433.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.4%

Protein: 0.4%

Carbs: 99.2%