Vinegar Hot Sauce for Pulled Pork

Transform your pulled pork into a flavor-packed experience with this tangy and spicy Vinegar Hot Sauce, perfect for barbecue lovers craving bold Southern-style flavors. Crafted with a dynamic blend of apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, and a hint of water, this sauce strikes the perfect balance between tanginess and heat, thanks to cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and a dash of optional Tabasco. Aromatic spices like garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika, combined with the rich sweetness of dark brown sugar, create layers of complexity that complement smoky pulled pork beautifully. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this easy homemade barbecue sauce only gets better after a brief refrigeration, allowing the flavors to meld into a zesty topping or dipping sauce that’s guaranteed to elevate any backyard barbecue or comfort food feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup White vinegar
• 0.5 cup Water
• 2 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 2 tablespoons Dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Tabasco or other hot sauce (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, and water.

Step 2

Add cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dark brown sugar, salt, and black pepper to the pan.

Step 3

Whisk the ingredients together until the sugar and spices are completely dissolved.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Simmer for 5–7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust the heat level by adding Tabasco or other hot sauce if desired.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.

Step 8

Once cooled, transfer the sauce to a glass jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid for storage.

Step 9

Refrigerate the sauce for at least 1 hour before serving, allowing the flavors to deepen.

Step 10

Serve spooned or drizzled over pulled pork, or use as a side dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(541.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	230.0

Total Fat 1.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2499.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 40.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g	0%
Total Sugars 30.5g
Protein 1.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 88.5mg	0%
Iron 2.2mg	0%
Potassium 510.9mg	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: 6.5%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 89.5%