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dr. pepper bbq sauce

(2 ratings)
jostlori avatar
Recipe by
Lori L (JostLori)
@jostlori
San Diego

Every Texan loves their Dr. Pepper, and that soft-drink takes this is basic sweet BBQ sauce and gives it a Texas edge. You might want to make a double recipe, because you'll find yourself putting this on EVERYTHING!!!!

(2 ratings)
yield 1 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For dr. pepper bbq sauce

  • 4 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1
    yellow onion, chopped
  • 5 clove
    garlic, chopped
  • 1 c
    ketchup
  • 3 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 12 oz
    dr. pepper (one can)
  • 1/2 c
    cider vinegar
  • 1/3 c
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 c
    dark brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tsp
    ancho or new mexican ground chiles
  • 1 tsp
    white pepper, ground

How To Make dr. pepper bbq sauce

  • 1
    In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter. Sauté the onion and garlic in the butter until translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • 2
    Add all the remaining ingredients and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the flavors have blended. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper, if needed. Don't overseason, because the meat should already have a rub on it.
  • 3
    Continue cooking until the sauce begins to thicken, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • 4
    Let the sauce cool for about 10 minutes or until it is warm but no longer "boiling" hot. Puree with an immersion or traditional blender-this will make the sauce thicker. Let cool.
  • 5
    The sauce will keep, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • 6
    To use: Brush it on well-seasoned meat 5 to 15 minutes before the cooking time is finished. If desired, serve extra on the side.
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