Best Dr Pepper Barbecue Recipes

DR PEPPER BBQ SAUCE

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My family is stationed in Italy with my husband, Lieutenant William Robert Blackman. William grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, and I'm from Texas, so the dish that spells "home" for us is a good ol' barbecue. I have my own recipe for barbecue sauce that we like to pour all over sliced brisket. Eating it reminds us of weekend barbecues with our families. -Tina Blackman, Naples, Italy

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 can (12 ounces) Dr Pepper
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

DR. PEPPER BARBECUE SAUCE

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Provided by Elizabeth Karmel

Categories Sauce Blender Garlic Sauté Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Vinegar Simmer

Yield Makes 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 large yellow onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons tomato paste
One 12-ounce can Dr. Pepper
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons ancho or New Mexican chili powder
1 teaspoon fine-ground white pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

1. In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter. Sauté the onion and garlic in the butter until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add all the remaining ingredients and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the flavors have blended. Continue cooking until the sauce begins to thicken, 20 to 30 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper if desired. Remember, the ribs will have plenty of spice rub on them, so don't overseason the sauce.
2. Let the sauce cool for about 10 minutes or until it is warm but no longer "boiling" hot. Puree with an immersion or traditional blender-this will make the sauce thicker. Let cool. The sauce will keep, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
3. Brush it on food 5 to 15 minutes before the cooking time is finished. If desired, serve extra on the side.