5 from 15 votes
Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce
Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce combines the sweetness and subtle spice of Dr. Pepper soda with savory ingredients like onion, tomato sauce, and Worcestershire for a thick, flavorful sauce. It simmers until reduced and thickened, creating a rich base perfect for glazing or dipping barbecue dishes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
90 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90
% 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.