Lexington Style Vinegar Pulled Pork Sauce Recipe

Craving mouthwatering pulled pork? This Lexington-style vinegar sauce recipe delivers incredible flavor in just 15 minutes! Inspired by a Chile Pepper magazine recipe and tweaked for perfection, this tangy and slightly sweet sauce is the perfect complement to your favorite pulled pork. While authenticity in Lexington is debatable, the taste is undeniably amazing. Get ready to elevate your pulled pork game!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 276.1 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lexington Style Vinegar Pulled Pork Sauce

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How to Make Lexington Style Vinegar Pulled Pork Sauce

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for 10-12 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  4. Stir in the cayenne pepper and black pepper to taste.
  5. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving over your favorite pulled pork.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

137 g

Sugar

215g

Fat

0g

Carbs

20g