Dr. Pepper Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Name: Dr. Pepper Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 cups ketchup; 1 1/2 cups Dr. Pepper; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed); 1 tablespoon butter; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 2 teaspoons mild chili powder; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; Optional: A few drops of liquid smoke; salt to taste; pepper to taste

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 56 servings

Yield: 3 1/2 cups

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An ice cold soda has gone hand in hand with barbecue for generations. This rich tomato-based barbecue sauce stars Dr. Pepper for a perfect accompaniment to all kinds of barbecue, particularly smoked ribs. Give this one a try next time you fire up the grill or smoker.

2 cups ketchup
1 1/2 cups Dr. Pepper
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons mild chili powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
A few drops of liquid smoke, optional
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Gather the ingredients.

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Combine all ingredients in medium saucepan.

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Simmer over medium-low heat for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often.

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Remove sauce from heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes before using.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
21	Calories
0g	Fat
5g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 56
Amount per serving
Calories	21
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	1%
Cholesterol 1mg	0%
Sodium 93mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 0mg	2%
Calcium 15mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 66mg	1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.