4 cups Apple cider vinegar
2 cups Mustard, just plain old yellow mustard, the fancy ones overwhelm the flavor
3 tps Black pepper, fine grind, or to taste but don't over do it
2 tbl Worcestershire sauce
2 cups Dark brown sugar, I said DARK!
1 tsp Cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
2 tsp of your favorite hot sauce, or to taste, and it is OK to over do this
I like vinegar so you might want to cool it down with a little white wine or apple juice.
Simmer for 1/2 hour, DON'T BOIL! This improves with age and keeps almost forever in the fridge. It may darken with age and that is OK, and enhances the flavor.
Great on pulled pork or as a mop for ribs. Also, good on chicken but not so good on beef, except brisket
Makes about 8 cups