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From Aaron Franklin's kitchen · Franklin Barbecue, Austin

shake · bbq sauce

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Franklin Vinegar Mop

From an award-winning kitchen

Ratio

CIDER VIN 240KETCHUP 120HOT SAUCE 5

Ingredients

  • CIDER VIN240 ml
  • KETCHUP120 ml
  • HOT SAUCE5 ml
  • PEPPER1 g

Method

  1. Pour to the lines in order (bottom → top): CIDER VIN, KETCHUP, HOT SAUCE.
  2. Add finishing notes: PEPPER.
  3. Cap the jar and shake until emulsified.

Provenance

Central Texas BBQ pitmaster of Franklin Barbecue in Austin; James Beard Best Chef: Southwest. Brisket technique documented in Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto.

Originally published as Franklin Vinegar Mop.

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FAQ

Can this go in a shake jar?+

Yes — it passes the shake-fit checks and can occupy a jar column.

What do the quantities mean?+

Amounts below are from the published source, converted to ml/g where liquids allow. On a jar, every column scales to the same fill height.

Where did this recipe come from?+

Adapted from Aaron Franklin rib mop technique (published as “Franklin Vinegar Mop”). Full citation lives in Provenance.