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N.C. Rib Rub & BBQ Sauce

Yields15 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins

Tangy with a delightful heat this North Carolina Style BBQ sauce and Rub are the perfect combination for your BBQ needs.

Rib Rub
 0.50 cup Kosher Salt
 0.25 cup MSG
 0.25 cup Ground Black Pepper
 0.25 cup Sweet Paprika
 0.25 cup Chili Powder
 0.25 cup Brown Sugar, packed
 2 tbsp Garlic Powder
 2 tbsp Onion Powder
 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
BBQ Sauce
 8 cups Distilled White Vinegar
 1 LemonThinly sliced, seeds removed
 0.25 cup Ground Black Pepper
 2.50 tbsp Cayenne Pepper
 0.50 tbsp Dried Red Pepper Flakes
 1 cup White Sugar
Rib Rub
1

Mix all the ingredients for the rub and place them in an airtight container.

2

Cover, and store in a cool, dry place until ready to use.

BBQ Sauce
3

Pour the vinegar in a small pot, and warm it over medium-high heat. When the vinegar reaches 150°F on an instant-read thermometer (about 5 minutes), add the lemon slices and continue to cook until the lemons are slightly translucent, about 10 minutes more.

4

Whisk in the black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and sugar. Continue to cook over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, until the sugar is completely dissolved, and the sauce reaches 190°F.

5

Remove from the heat and allow to completely cool before using. In the meantime, move onto the ribs.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories109
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.7g1%

Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Sodium 382mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 21.8g8%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 17.2g
Protein 1g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.