Thick Coca Cola Bbq Sauce Recipe

Experience the ultimate BBQ flavor explosion with this incredibly thick and rich Coca-Cola BBQ sauce! Inspired by a Dallas Morning News recipe, this sauce is perfect for ribs, burgers, steaks, pork chops, chicken, shrimp, salmon, or mahi-mahi. The secret? Simmering Coca-Cola with a blend of savory spices until it reaches an unbelievably thick and glossy consistency. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing recipe.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 137.5 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Thick Coca Cola Bbq Sauce

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How to Make Thick Coca Cola Bbq Sauce

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients: 2 cups Coca-Cola, 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional).
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
  3. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce will thicken considerably during this time. If it becomes too thick, add a tablespoon of water at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  4. After 45 minutes, remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before using. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. For a spicier sauce, add more cayenne pepper. For a sweeter sauce, add more brown sugar.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

73 g

Sugar

122g

Fat

0g

Carbs

11g