Basic Vinegar Sauce

makes about 3 1/2 cups

2 cups cider vinegar

1 cup ketchup

1/2 cup hot sauce

2 Tbsp salt

2 Tbsp crassly ground black pepper

1 Tbsp red pepper flakes

1/2 cup sugar

In s stockpot over medium heat, combine the vinegar, ketchup, and hot sauce. Stir together. Pour in all the remaining ingredients and stir to dissolve. Do not boil .When the spices are thoroughly dissolved, take the pot off the heat, and funnel the sauce into a bottle. The sauce will keep, refrigerated for up to 1 year.