Coca Cola Barbecue Sauce
Get ready to elevate your barbecue game with this irresistibly sweet and tangy Coca Cola Barbecue Sauce! This quick, homemade sauce combines the bold, caramelized flavors of classic Coca Cola with the rich tang of ketchup, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and a touch of smoky paprika. Perfectly balanced with hints of brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and optional cayenne for a kick, this versatile sauce is the ultimate companion for ribs, chicken, burgers, or even as a dipping sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing addition to any cookout or weeknight meal. Make a batch today and experience the perfect fusion of sweet and savory barbecue bliss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Coca Cola
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the Coca Cola, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar. Whisk together until fully combined.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
Once the mixture begins to simmer, stir in the Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add a pinch more salt or a touch more cayenne if you prefer extra heat.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly before transferring it to a jar or airtight container.
Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Use it to glaze meats, as a dipping sauce, or as a marinade for your favorite barbecue dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
462 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2525 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.2 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 97.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 373 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
