Southern Virginia Barbecue Sauce

This barbecue sauce is used in Southern Virginia and Eastern North Carolina for pork and chicken.

1 cup white vinegar
1 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper *
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce *
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Combine the vinegars, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper in a jar or bottle with a tight fitting lid. Refrigerate for 1-2 days before using so flavors will blend. Shake occasionally and store for up to 2 months in the refrigerator.

Makes 2 cups.