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Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce Recipe

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From Dr Pepper Co. Museum, Waco, Texas

Barbecue sauce is made with the popular Dr. Pepper soda along with ketchup, garlic, onion, and basil. It may be made in advance and refrigerated up to 3 weeks.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 cups Dr. Pepper (not diet)
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup dry minced onion
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (may substitute 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco)
  • 1 teaspoon basil

Preparation:

Blend soda, oil, lemon juice, ketchup, garlic powder, onion, salt, pepper, red pepper, and basil together on stir speed of blender for 2 minutes.

Store in tightly sealed container and refrigerate. Shake well before using. Will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator.

Yield: 3 cups

Recipe Source: Dr Pepper Co. Museum, Waco, Texas
Reprinted with permission.

5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great for kidsSeptember 01, 2009By gginwaco
"My 7 year-old granddaughter is a Dr. Pepper nut. We have been trying to get her to try BBQ sauce. This one worked great for her. She loved it. We adults will stick to the spicier ones."
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