Dr. Pepper Barbecue Sauce
Sweet smoky barbecue sauce with Dr Pepper, tomatoes, honey, and rich caramelized flavor.
Equipment
- blender
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Storage jar
Ingredients
- 1 cup minced onion
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups Dr Pepper
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced onion and sauté for about 4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in Dr Pepper, crushed tomatoes, orange juice, cider vinegar, honey, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for 30 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Transfer the sauce carefully to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Return the blended sauce to the saucepan.
- Simmer uncovered for 1 to 2 hours until thickened and rich.
- Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving.
Notes & Wine Advice
Notes
Simmering the sauce slowly after blending helps deepen the flavor and create thicker texture.Serve Tip
Serve this sauce with ribs, burgers, chicken, pulled pork, brisket, or barbecue sandwiches.Variations
Add smoked paprika, bourbon, garlic, chipotle peppers, or brown sugar for extra smoky richness and spice.Wine Advice
A fruity Zinfandel pairs beautifully with the sweet smoky richness of this barbecue sauce.Nutrition values
Calories: 140 kcal | Carbohydrates: 32 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 2 g | Sodium: 280 mg | Sugar: 28 g