Rodney Scott's Secret Eastern Carolina Barbecue Sauce

I'm showing you exactly what goes into this world-famous BBQ sauce. Well, not exactly exact, since no real pitmaster would ever reveal their ingredients. But based on what Rodney Scott's said about this sauce in interviews, videos, and tv shows, I think this is really, really close. Sauce is safe unrefrigerated but will last longer if kept in the fridge, for up to two months.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 16 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2 cups distilled white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper
• 3 thin slices lemon, seeded

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour white vinegar into a saucepan; add lemon slices, black pepper, cayenne, paprika, ancho chile powder, pepper flakes, and white pepper. Add sugar. Whisk to combine.

Step 2

Place over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Stir, turn off heat, and let cool to room temperature.

Step 3

Transfer into a plastic squeeze bottle or other vessel.