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Dr. Pepper BBQ sauce

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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Calories: 70kcal
If you want a sweet and a little tangy sauce to go with wings or ribs, then this is a great sauce to try. Its not too vinegary and not too sweet, just perfect! You can dial up or down the sweet and tang as you prefer.

Equipment

  • sauce pot

Ingredients

  • 1 can Dr Pepper 8 ounces
  • 1 cup Ketchup
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Cherry cola seasoning
  • ¼ cup Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Yellow mustard
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, sauté garlic until slightly browned along the edges.
  • Add Dr. Pepper to the saucepan and cook until slightly reduced, stirring frequently.
  • Add the ketchup, Worcestershire, seasoning, vinegar, brown sugar, and mustard. Continue to cook for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the flavors to combine, stirring frequently.
  • If the sauce needs thickening, in a separate cup combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water. Add the cornstarch slurry to the BBQ sauce a little bit at a time until the sauce has reached the desired consistency.
  • Allow to cool completely before storing.

Notes