Cola Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Name: Cola Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, peeled; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus a generous pinch for the garlic; 3 cups cola; 1 1/2 cups ketchup; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 slightly heaping tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus additional for seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, plus additional for seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

Servings: persons

4 cloves garlic, peeled
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus a generous pinch for the garlic
3 cups cola
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 slightly heaping tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus additional for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, plus additional for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

1
Smash the garlic cloves, sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt, and, with the flat side of a large knife, mash and smear mixture to a coarse paste.
2
Stir garlic paste, the 1/4 teaspoon salt, cola, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire, chili powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, and allspice together in a small saucepan.
3
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until thickened, about 45 minutes.
4
Allow to cool slightly, stir in the lime juice, and season with black pepper and hot sauce, to taste.
5
Know-How: Barbecue sauces are all about balance: a sweet note offset by sour with a jolt of spice, all of which flourish in a cloud of smoke.
6
There are lots of ways to work this magic-thick, thin, and in-between.
7
Concocting a signature sauce is compulsory in some barbecue circles.
8
Start with this basic riff and play with variations to suit your style.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cloves garlic, peeled, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus a generous pinch for the garlic, 3 cups cola, 1 1/2 cups ketchup, and more.

Yes, Cola Barbecue Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cola Barbecue Sauce

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