- 2 quarts cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup salt
- 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
- 3 tablespoons red pepper flakes
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
- In a large bowl, mix together cider vinegar, salt, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, light brown sugar, and hot pepper sauce. Stir until salt and brown sugar have dissolved. Cover, and let stand at least 3 hours before using as a basting sauce or serving on meat.