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 10/25/19
Best Odds Pulled Pork Table Sauce

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  • Total: 20 mins
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yield: about 2 1/4 cups (36 servings)
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
10 Calories
0g Fat
2g Carbs
0g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: about 2 1/4 cups (36 servings)
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.

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

    Simmer sauce
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  3. Remove from heat and serve warm.

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

    Serve with your favorite pulled pork
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  5. Enjoy!

Tip

  • If making ahead of time, store in an airtight plastic or glass container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can also store in the freezer for a few months.Â