Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce

This Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce is made using Dr Pepper as a base giving this homemade sauce a very unique flavor. It’s made using pantry staples and it’s bound to become a kicked-up grilling sauce you can use with beef, pork, chicken or ribs.

At first glance, the ingredient list may look long but, many of the items are already in your spice collection and pantry.  I actually enjoy making my own sauces occasionally, and the sweet and spicy flavor combination of this Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce makes it a great choice to use with any baked or grilled steak, pork, chicken or ribs. Dr Pepper was my childhood drink of choice during sleepovers I had with my best friend, Kim, years ago.  It’s no wonder we were never sleepy!  We had no idea our favorite drink would make a great barbecue sauce, too.

How to Make the BEST Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce Recipe

• Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce: 12 ounces Dr Pepper, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, diced onion, garlic, butter, molasses, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, chipotle pepper in adobo, Worcestershire sauce, dark chili powder, ground mustard, cumin, ground chipotle pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper to taste.
• Kitchen tools you’ll need: One 3 or 4 quart heavy bottomed saucepan, whisk, measuring cups and spoons, stand blender or food processor, sharp knife and chopping board to vegetable chopper.
• This bbq sauce is packed with flavor so don’t be intimidated by the ingredient list.
• Allow it to simmer and reduce, then ladle into a stand blender or a food processor and puree until smooth. You could also use an immersion blender and puree in the saucepan.
• Cool completely then place it into a mason jar or airtight container to store in the refrigerator.
• You can store this Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce chilled in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 weeks.
• If you love Dr Pepper checkout these recipes, too. Slow Cooked Dr Pepper Baby Back Ribs cooked low and slow. Slow Cooked Dr Pepper Barbecue Beef that makes a spectacular pulled beef barbecue sandwich piled high on a toasted kaiser roll.

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