Eastern North Carolina’s pungent vinegar sauce is accented with black pepper notes and a light sweetness, but no tomato. Because it works so well with pulled pork, its popularity has traveled way beyond the region.

Ingredients

　　1 cup cider vinegar

　　3 tablespoons brown sugar

　　2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

　　1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

　　1 teaspoon paprika

　　1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

　　1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

　　COMBINE all the ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well.

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