Coca Cola Bbq Sauce for Ribs
Elevate your rib game with this irresistibly tangy, smoky, and slightly sweet Coca Cola BBQ Sauce for Ribs! Made with a harmonious blend of pantry staples like ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce, this homemade barbecue sauce shines with the unexpected twist of Coca Cola, which adds depth and caramel-like sweetness. A dash of smoked paprika and cayenne pepper delivers a subtle heat, while apple cider vinegar lends a zesty touch to balance the flavors. This easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, creating a thick, glossy sauce perfect for basting ribs in the final minutes of grilling or roasting. Serve it as a dipping sauce to complete your ultimate BBQ feast. Plus, it’s refrigerator-friendly for up to a week, making it an essential for quick and flavorful meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Coca Cola
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine Coca Cola, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the ingredients are well combined.
Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper, stirring to incorporate the spices.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered.
Allow the sauce to simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool slightly.
Use the sauce to baste ribs during the last 15–20 minutes of grilling or roasting, or serve as a dipping sauce alongside cooked ribs.
Store any leftover BBQ sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
635 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2538 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 164.8 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 141.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 113 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 436 mg | 9% | |
*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.
