North Carolina Style Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 tablespoon light brown sugar, packed
• 2 cups apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons freshly-ground black pepper
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 cups water
• Tabasco sauce

Instructions

1. In a heavy saucepan, combine all ingredients. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer 15 minutes.
2. Pour into pint jars and refrigerate until ready to use.