Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
90 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce
Description
The Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce recipe starts by sautéing diced yellow onion in oil until they brown slightly, adding a mild caramelized depth. Dr. Pepper soda and tomato sauce form the liquid base, sweetened further with packed brown sugar and balanced with apple cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce to add tang and umami. Spices including kosher salt, paprika, and coarse black pepper round out the flavor.
Stirring in cornstarch at the beginning ensures the sauce thickens as it simmers over 30-35 minutes, reducing to about half its volume to concentrate flavors. The finished sauce has a thick consistency suitable for brushing onto grilled meats or serving alongside barbecue dishes.
This sauce can be used immediately while warm or cooled and stored in the refrigerator for later use, offering a convenient way to bring a distinctive flavor twist to backyard barbecue meals or sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 yellow onion , diced
- 12 ounces Dr Pepper soda 1 can (1 1/2 cups
- 15 ounces tomato sauce , or crushed tomatoes
- 3/4 cup brown sugar , packed
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Add oil to a dutch oven on medium heat.
- Add the onions and cook until they start to brown, stirring occasionally, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add in the Dr. Pepper, tomato sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and cornstarch stir until combined.
- Cook for 30-35 minutes until the mixture has cooked down by half and thickened.
- Use hot or store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 90kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 334mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 194IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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