How to Make Rodney Scott's Secret Eastern Carolina Barbecue Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Barbecue culture in America is diverse and deeply rooted in tradition. From Texas to Kansas City to the Carolinas, each region has its own unique style of barbecue, and with it, a signature barbecue sauce. But perhaps none are as iconic as the Eastern Carolina barbecue sauce, and at the heart of this tradition is Rodney Scott, a pitmaster whose dedication to his craft has made him a household name in the barbecue world.

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • 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.
  • Place over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Stir, turn off heat, and let cool to room temperature.
  • Transfer into a plastic squeeze bottle or other vessel.
  • Nutrition

    16 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 0mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Potassium: 22mg