Coca Cola Sauce
Sweet, tangy, and irresistibly bold, this Coca Cola Sauce recipe is a game-changer for your next barbecue or weeknight dinner. Combining the classic caramel notes of Coca Cola with the rich depth of ketchup, brown sugar, and a smoky kick of paprika, this homemade sauce strikes the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Enhanced with apple cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce for a tangy complexity, it’s the ultimate versatile glaze for grilled meats, a dipping companion for fries, or a topping for sandwiches. Ready in just 20 minutes with a simple simmering technique, this easy-to-make sauce can be customized with optional hot sauce for an extra punch of heat. Store it in the fridge and enjoy its finger-licking flavor all week long.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Coca Cola
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine Coke, ketchup, and brown sugar. Stir well to mix the ingredients.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and add apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir to combine all the flavors.
If you prefer your sauce with a kick, add the optional hot sauce at this stage.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.
Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure the sauce thickens evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. For a tangier sauce, add a splash more vinegar; for more sweetness, a pinch of brown sugar can be added.
Once the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly.
Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
489 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2484 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.5 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 105.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 315 mg | 7% | |
*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.
