Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce

Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce is a sweet and tangy homemade barbecue sauce

Course Sauce

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 119kcal

Add all the ingredients to a saucepan, and stir until combined.
½ cup ketchup, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup cider vinegar, ⅓ cup Worcestershire sauce, 6 ounce can tomato paste, 2 tablespoons liquid smoke, 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper , ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 12 ounce can Dr Pepper
Let the sauce simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until it begins to thicken, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust the seasonings with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
Let sauce cool until room temperature.
Cover, and store, refrigerated, for up to 2 weeks.

Ketchup: Regular tomato ketchup works well.
Brown sugar: Light or dark brown sugar will work.
Liquid smoke: You can use any variety of liquid smoke.
Ancho chile powder: I like the mild, smoky flavor of ancho chile powder. Feel free to use chili powder if you prefer.
Garlic powder: Not garlic salt.
Kosher salt: Or 1/4 teaspoon table salt.
Dr Pepper: I use regular Dr Pepper.
Nutrition facts are estimates.