Emergency Barbecue Sauce Recipe

This ridiculously easy Emergency Barbecue Sauce recipe is your new grilling secret weapon! Perfect for last-minute BBQ needs or as a delicious mop for grilling beef, chicken, or pork. Forget store-bought – this unbelievably flavorful sauce takes just minutes to whip up using pantry staples. Try it tonight and never buy BBQ sauce again!

Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 2 mins
Calories 161.8 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Emergency Barbecue Sauce

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How to Make Emergency Barbecue Sauce

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup RC Cola, 1/4 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 minute, allowing the flavors to meld.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

55 g

Sugar

153g

Fat

0g

Carbs

13g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Emergency Barbecue Sauce?

Emergency Barbecue Sauce takes about 4 minutes from start to finish — roughly 2 minutes to prepare and 2 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Emergency Barbecue Sauce?

Emergency Barbecue Sauce has approximately 161.8 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Emergency Barbecue Sauce?

The key ingredients for Emergency Barbecue Sauce are Ketchup, Cola. See the full list with measurements above.

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