Cola Barbecue Sauce
Sweet smoky barbecue sauce with cola, ketchup, and rich homemade flavor.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Whisk
- Storage jar
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cola
- 1 1/2 cups ketchup
- 6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 4 tablespoons steak sauce
- 1 tablespoon chipotle Tabasco sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried garlic flakes
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a saucepan.
- Whisk thoroughly until smooth.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to low.
- Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from the heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving.
Notes & Wine Advice
Notes
Simmering the sauce slowly helps the cola caramelize and creates deeper barbecue flavor.Serve Tip
Serve this sauce with ribs, burgers, chicken, pulled pork, sausages, or barbecue sandwiches.Variations
Add smoked paprika, honey, brown sugar, garlic, or bourbon for extra smoky sweetness and richness.Wine Advice
A fruity Zinfandel pairs beautifully with the sweet smoky flavor of this barbecue sauce.Nutrition values
Calories: 120 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 1 g | Sodium: 780 mg | Sugar: 24 g