Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce
Homemade Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce is a Texas favorite! We serve it alongside brisket and pulled pork, atop cheeseburgers, ribs, and grilled chicken. Learn to make it from scratch with this easy recipe.
Servings 2 ¾ c. sauce
Calories 78kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cans of Dr Pepper
- 1 ¼ c. ketchup
- ½ c. white vinegar
- ½ c. tomato sauce
- 2 T. molasses
- ¼ c. honey
- 2 t. buffalo sauce
- ¼ t. salt
- ¼ t. onion powder
- ½ t. red pepper flakes
- 1/8 t. celery seed
- 1/8 t. cayenne
- OPTIONAL: Finish off after cooking with ¼ c. uncooked Dr. Pepper if desired for an extra punch of flavor!
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, pour in 2 cans of Dr Pepper, and turn heat to medium-high.
- Bring to a boil a reduce until syrupy, but do not burn! You may need to turn down the heat. Reduce down, to about 1/3 c. of Dr. Pepper syrup. When done, remove from heat.
- To the reduction, add all of the other ingredients and whisk well. Return to the stove and cook over low heat 15-20 minutes until combined. Add in the final splash of Dr. Pepper if using. Remove from heat and taste for seasoning.
- Store in jars and refrigerate until ready to use. It will enhance in flavor over a few hours, or overnight.
- Use on chicken, ribs, pulled pork, brisket, and all your favorite barbecue.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Sodium: 298mg | Sugar: 18g