Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce
The end of April is a busy time for me because I’m getting ready for BBQ season 🔥! I make sausages like Merguez and Garlic, condiments such as Horseradish, Sweet Relish, Pickled Jalapeños, and German Mustard. I also ensure that my spice jars are filled.
Another thing I make sure that is done is my BBQ sauces 🥣. There’s Caribbean BBQ Sauce, Mustard BBQ Sauce, Kansas City, Tex-Mex BBQ Sauce, Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce, Pit Master BBQ Sauce, Hawaiian Style Teriyaki Sauce, as well as Polynesian BBQ Sauce and many others, including this one… Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce!
This homemade recipe is amazing! It’s sweet, tangy, smoky, and spicy all at once! With its hints of cherry 🍒, vanilla, and citrus, along with a noticeable peppery background, this flavorful soda drink gives a delicious complexity to the sauce. Besides that, it’s an easy recipe and takes just 45 minutes to make.
Onions, garlic, and Dr Pepper are combined in a saucepan and simmered for a short time, enough to make the onions translucent. The remaining ingredients are added before bringing the mixture to a boil. It’s then reduced and simmered gently for 30 minutes ⏰. It’s pretty straightforward, don’t you think?
To make the Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce smooth, I use an immersion blender and process until there are no lumps. If you’re using a regular blender, make sure to place a kitchen towel on top of the lid and hold it down tightly so the pressure doesn’t make the lid fly off, causing serious burns 🤕.
After this is done and allowed to reach room temperature, the sauce is poured into a container and transferred to the fridge. For maximum flavor, I highly suggest you let your BBQ sauce rest in the fridge for a couple of days 📆 before using it. It gives time for the flavors to mingle…
Another thing I like to do prior to grilling is to pour Dr Pepper soda (not the sauce) over my meat 🥩 and let it soak for 30 minutes. The carbonation from the soda will not only tenderize the protein but also add flavor to it. Half an hour later, simply proceed with the recipe.
Brush on ribs, beef, or chicken 🐓, this amazing Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce is perfect for your grilled food. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for your fries or onion rings, as well as spooning it over Sloppy Joes, pulled pork sandwiches, or meatloaf. It’s certainly a must-have for this coming season!
Bon Appétit! 🍽
Here are more delicious condiment recipes for you to try… 😀
– Pomegranate Molasses
– Spicy Red Pepper Jelly
– Mango Chutney
– BBQ Sauce for Chicken
– Bread & Butter Pickles
– Sweet Chili Sauce
– Fire Roasted Salsa
– Bourbon Onion Jam
– Marchand de Vin
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Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce
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Ingredients
- 1 cup white onions, finely chopped
- 2 large cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 cups Dr Pepper soda
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp. white vinegar
- 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp. chipotle purée tips & tricks
- 1/2 tsp. liquid smoke
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
Directions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add onions, garlic, and Dr. Pepper. Simmer until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens, 30 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender, process until the mixture is smooth.
- Allow to cool to room temperature before pouring it into a container and transferring to the fridge for a couple days before using. Makes 2 cups.
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I made this sauce last week and used it on my pork chops. It was so tasty! I’ll be trying your other BBQ sauces. Thanks.
😍My favorite soda when I was a teen. I have to try it. Thanks chef Frankie
It’s my pleasure Bee. Besides Kansas City BBQ Sauce and Caribbean BBQ Sauce, this is another BBQ Sauce recipe that will enhance your grilled foods. Have a lovely day 🌞