Elevate your rib game with this irresistibly tangy, smoky, and slightly sweet Coca Cola BBQ Sauce for Ribs! Made with a harmonious blend of pantry staples like ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce, this homemade barbecue sauce shines with the unexpected twist of Coca Cola, which adds depth and caramel-like sweetness. A dash of smoked paprika and cayenne pepper delivers a subtle heat, while apple cider vinegar lends a zesty touch to balance the flavors. This easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, creating a thick, glossy sauce perfect for basting ribs in the final minutes of grilling or roasting. Serve it as a dipping sauce to complete your ultimate BBQ feast. Plus, it’s refrigerator-friendly for up to a week, making it an essential for quick and flavorful meals.
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In a medium saucepan, combine Coca Cola, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the ingredients are well combined.
Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper, stirring to incorporate the spices.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered.
Allow the sauce to simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool slightly.
Use the sauce to baste ribs during the last 15–20 minutes of grilling or roasting, or serve as a dipping sauce alongside cooked ribs.
Store any leftover BBQ sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Serving size | (615.3g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 634.8 |
Total Fat 0.5g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 2538.0mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 164.8g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 1.9g | 0% |
Total Sugars 141.4g | |
Protein 1.2g | 0% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 113.0mg | 0% |
Iron 2.9mg | 0% |
Potassium 435.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories