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Barbecue Coca Cola Sauce Recipe

Fall-off-the-bone tender! This incredibly versatile barbecue sauce, made with the surprising sweetness of Coca-Cola, is a crowd-pleaser guaranteed to impress. Perfect for chicken, turkey, pork chops, or your favorite protein, this recipe is adaptable to ovens, grills, and slow cookers. Get ready for juicy, flavorful meat with a tangy-sweet glaze that everyone will crave!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 70.8 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 3.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barbecue Coca Cola Sauce

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How to Make Barbecue Coca Cola Sauce

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the Coca-Cola, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer gently for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  3. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C), or prepare your grill or slow cooker.
  4. Generously coat your chosen meat (chicken, turkey, or pork chops) with the barbecue sauce.
  5. **Oven method:** Arrange the coated meat on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. **Grill method:** Grill the meat over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with the remaining sauce, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. **Slow cooker method:** Place the coated meat in your slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until tender and easily shredded with a fork.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

60g

Fat

0g

Carbs

5g

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