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Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce

Course Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword dr-pepper-barbecue-sauce
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Calories 592kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 1 medium sweet onion. chopped
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 1 15 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 12 oz Dr. Pepper
  • 1 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce roughly chopped
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Seasonings:
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black or white pepper
  • 1 tsp ground mustard
  • 1 tsp dark chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground chipotle pepper (or ancho chili pepper)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne

Instructions

  • In a heavy bottomed 3 or 4 quart saucepan saute the diced onions in butter over medium high heat until translucent.
  • To the pan add crushed tomatoes, Dr Pepper, tomato paste, molasses, honey, cider vinegar, brown sugar, kosher salt, black or white pepper, ground mustard, dark chili powder, ground chipotle pepper, ground cumin. Mix to combine.
  • Lower the heat and simmer uncovered over low heat for at least 1 hour to allow the sauce to reduce, thicken and intensify in flavor. Stir occasionally.
  • Taste and adjust the salt and pepper, then puree in a food processor or stand blender until smooth. Cool completely.
  • Chill in the refrigerator in a mason jar or airtight container for up to 1-2 weeks.

Notes

This sauce can be made up to a week ahead of time. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 592kcal | Carbohydrates: 126g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 566mg | Potassium: 1576mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 119g | Vitamin A: 1242IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 5mg