Vinegar Hot Sauce For Pulled Pork Recipe

Name: Vinegar Hot Sauce For Pulled Pork
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons salt; 1 cup apple cider vinegar; ½ cup hot sauce; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; ¼ cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons dry rub; 4 cloves minced garlic

Elevate your pulled pork game with this incredible vinegar hot sauce marinade, inspired by the legendary Loveless Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee! Perfect for already-smoked pork butts, this recipe adds a tangy kick and juicy moisture that'll leave you craving more. After hours of smoking your pork, this marinade is the secret ingredient to achieving melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. Use it as a post-smoke bath to lock in moisture, or try it as a pre-cook marinade to tenderize and reduce cooking time. This isn't your average barbecue sauce; it's a flavor explosion that complements the smoky hickory notes beautifully. Prepare to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make, restaurant-quality marinade!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 8 mins

Calories 229.6 kcal

Protein 4g

Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vinegar Hot Sauce For Pulled Pork

1 cup water
2 tablespoons salt
1 cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup hot sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons dry rub
4 cloves minced garlic

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How to Make Vinegar Hot Sauce For Pulled Pork

In a saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons salt, 1 cup apple cider vinegar, ½ cup your favorite hot sauce, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons dry rub (your favorite blend), and 4 cloves minced garlic.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, immediately remove from heat.
Let the mixture cool slightly before adding your freshly pulled pork. Ensure the pork is fully submerged in the marinade.
Marinate the pulled pork for at least 30 minutes (or longer for a more intense flavor).
Serve the marinated pulled pork on your favorite buns, with optional barbecue sauce. Enjoy!