Lexington Style BBQ Sauce Recipe
The taste of Lexington Style BBQ Sauce Recipe is sharp, lively, and deeply savory. A strong vinegar kick leads the flavor, waking up the palate right away.Ketchup adds gentle body while brown sugar rounds the edges with light sweetness. Black pepper brings warmth, and red pepper flakes deliver a steady heat that builds slowly. Hot sauce adds depth without hiding the tang.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk or spoon
- Stove
Ingredients
- 1½ cups apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar light or dark, either works
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes use more or less to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce to taste
Instructions
- Start by putting the apple cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, and hot sauce into a medium saucepan. Give everything a good stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture looks smooth and well combined.
- Set the saucepan on the stove over medium heat and slowly bring it to a gentle simmer. You don’t want it boiling hard just enough heat to warm it through and get things moving.
- Let the sauce simmer for about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring now and then, so all the flavors blend together nicely.
- Once it’s done, take it off the heat and let it cool for a bit. Taste it and adjust the salt or heat if needed, then it’s ready to serve.
Notes
Notes: This Lexington Style BBQ Sauce Recipe is meant to be thin and tangy, not thick. It tastes even better after resting for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Traditionally served warm or at room temperature over chopped or pulled pork.