Lexington style barbecue sauce is a sweet, peppery, and tangy sauce that is a staple of North Carolina barbecue. The sauce is made with a base of ketchup, vinegar, and sugar, and it is typically flavored with brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, and garlic. Lexington style barbecue sauce is perfect for coating ribs, chicken, or pork, and it can also be used as a dipping sauce for vegetables or fries.
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LARRY'S LEXINGTON NC STYLE BBQ SAUCE & DIP
My wife and I live in Lexington, NC home of the famous BBQ Festival.This is a classic Lexington BBQ sauce & dip. Two friends of mine named John & Larry cooked a lot of BBQ chicken and ribs for friends and social events. It was a hobby for them and I had the privilege of watching these master grillers cook. They shared their BBQ...
Provided by Sam & Kaye Allen
Categories Dips
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Mix all ingredients together in a 3 gallon stock pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
- 2. This recipe is for cooking 50 chicken halves at one time. You can reduce the recipe to fit the size crowd you are feeding.
LEXINGTON-STYLE BBQ SAUCE
note; 1.The addition of ketchup in this slightly sweeter vinegar sauce distinguishes it from simpler Eastern North Carolina vinegar sauce. I like the added flavor and the pink color that the ketchup gives the sauce. To turn this sauce into an Eastern sauce, add 1 cup of water and eliminate the brown sugar and ketchup. 2.This sauce is used to make North Carolina Style Pulled Pork and North Carolina Coleslaw . You will need to double this recipe to sauce both the meat and the slaw.
Provided by Mitakola
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together and let sit 10 minutes. Add to chopped barbecue when hot to season the meat and keep it from drying out.
- Chef's note:.
- This sauce keeps indefinitely in the refrigerator, but be forewarned that the longer it sits, the hotter it gets as the heat from the peppers leeches out into the sauce. If you have sauce that has sat for a long time and you don't like it too peppery, cut the sauce with another 2 cups of vinegar, 1/2 cup ketchup, and 1/4 cup dark brown sugar. Taste and adjust the salt if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.3, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 2787.2, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 36, Protein 1.2
Tips:
- Choose the right tomatoes: Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor. Roma tomatoes are a good option because they have a low water content and a concentrated flavor.
- Roast the tomatoes: Roasting the tomatoes intensifies their flavor and gives the sauce a smoky depth of flavor.
- Use a variety of spices: Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices to create a unique flavor profile. Some popular spices for Lexington-style BBQ sauce include paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Simmer the sauce: Simmering the sauce allows the flavors to meld and develop. It also helps to thicken the sauce.
- Taste the sauce as you go: Be sure to taste the sauce as you're making it and adjust the seasonings as needed.
Conclusion:
Lexington-style BBQ sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's perfect for chicken, pork, ribs, and even vegetables. With its sweet, tangy, and smoky flavor, Lexington-style BBQ sauce is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're firing up the grill, be sure to give this sauce a try!
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