Lexington-Style Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients

2 cups cider vinegar

1 cup ketchup

2 teaspoons granulated garlic

2 teaspoons pepper

1½ teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

Combine all ingredients in small saucepan and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. Transfer sauce to bowl and let cool completely.

Notes

This sauce is meant to be tangy and salty to balance the rich smoked pork.