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All-American Barbecue Sauce

By The Bon Appétit Test KitchenPhotography by Matt Duckor
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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 1/2 cups Servings

Ingredients

1 12-oz. can Coca-Cola
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons mild-flavored (light) molasses
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons English mustard powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preparation

  1. Bring all ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring often, until sauce is thickened and begins to turn dark red, about 20 minutes. Let cool. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 weeks ahead. Cover and chill.

Nutrition Per Serving

One serving (2 Tbsp.) contains: Calories (kcal) 50 Fat (g) .5 Saturated Fat (g) 0 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 12 Dietary Fiber (g) 1 Total Sugars (g) 10 Protein (g) 1 Sodium (mg) 240
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