How to Make Best Odds Pulled Pork Table Sauce

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Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches is a grilling and barbecue expert. He has written two cookbooks.
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Derrick Riches
Updated 12/26/20
Best Odds Pulled Pork Table Sauce

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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 20 mins
Servings: 36 servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
10 Calories
0g Fat
2g Carbs
0g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 36
Amount per serving
Calories 10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 41mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 0g
Calcium 3mg 0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Traditional barbecue pork or pulled pork is served with a sauce on the side. This table classic combination uses cider vinegar for sour, brown sugar for sweet, tomato for color, and cayenne for heat.

This sauce for pulled pork is so simple and easy to whip up. Toast up some buns and make a pulled pork sandwich, topping it with this sauce and coleslaw for a bit of a tangy flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons mustard
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Ingredients for pulled pork sauce
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  2. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer while stirring until the sugar dissolves.

    Simmer pulled pork sauce
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  3. Remove from heat and serve warm.

    Remove sauce from heat and stir
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  4. Serve with your favorite pulled pork recipe. Enjoy.

    Serve sauce with your favorite pulled pork
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Tip

  • If making ahead of time, store in an airtight plastic or glass container in the refrigerator for up to one week. You can also store it in the freezer for a few months.