Rodney Scott’s Secret Eastern Carolina Barbecue Sauce
Rodney Scott's Eastern Carolina Barbecue Sauce is a vinegar-based sauce. It has a tangy taste and some heat from the peppers.
The sauce is made with vinegar, lemon, and various peppers. It's a simple sauce to make.
The result is a sauce you can use on your barbecue.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 29, 2026Share
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Rodney Scott's Eastern Carolina Barbecue Sauce is a vinegar-based sauce. It has a tangy taste and some heat from the peppers.
The sauce is made with vinegar, lemon, and various peppers. It's a simple sauce to make.
The result is a sauce you can use on your barbecue.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 9
2 cups distilled white vinegar
3 thin slices lemon, seeded
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper
0.25 cup white sugar
Instructions
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1
Get all the ingredients ready.
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Put the vinegar in a saucepan. Add lemon slices, black pepper, cayenne, paprika, ancho chile powder, pepper flakes, and white pepper. Add sugar. Mix everything together.
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3
Put the saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring it to a simmer. Stir, then turn off the heat. Let it cool down to room temperature.
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4
Move the sauce to a plastic squeeze bottle or another container.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 16
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 16 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Carbohydrate 4g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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