Smoking a 10 lb Boston Butt tonight for the 4th. Representing NC with some red slaw too!

It is usually eaten with pork BBQ in the Lexington area, but works well with a lot of dishes.

Here's the recipe if you want to give it a try:

- 3/4 cups ketchup

- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

- 1/3 cup white sugar. I used a little less this time and also added a spoonful of pineapple juice concentrate.

- 1/2 tsp black pepper

- 1/2 tsp salt

- a few drops of your favorite hot sauce, I use Texas Pete

Mix these ingredients in a small bowl then, in a strong sealable container, add a grated cabbage.

I've used red cabbage before and, although not traditional, it is prettier and a little more nutritious.

I use the larger holes on the cheese grater, and it ends up looking like a rough pulp that's ~2 lbs.

Dump the sauce in with the cabbage, seal, and shake/mix the contents thoroughly.

Refrigerate or keep in cool place overnight. Enjoy!