Barbecue sauce is a personal thing. Some people like it sweet and some people like it savory. For me, it depends on what I’m cooking. I like a sweet sauce for for pork and savory sauce on beef. Chicken, well that’s a different story, it can go either way. My husband has always preferred to make sauce until one fateful day when we tried on of the slow cooker Dr. Pepper pork recipes. It suddenly dawned on me, why don’t we use the syrup from our beloved Soda Stream to flavor the syrup? My sauce has never been the same. I like the Dr. Pete (Pepper) flavor one, it’s sweet with a touch of fruitiness. The cola flavor works well too.
I hope you’ll give this recipe a try, I’d love to hear your comments or suggestions.
Sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks, or in the freezer indefinitely.
Onions are optional, I love the taste, however my husband is allergic so I don’t add them in.Barbecue sauce is a personal thing. Some people like it sweet and some people like it savory. For me, it depends on what I’m cooking. I like a sweet sauce for for pork and savory sauce on beef. Chicken, well that’s a different story, it can go either way. My husband has always preferred to make sauce until one fateful day when we tried on of the slow cooker Dr. Pepper pork recipes. It suddenly dawned on me, why don’t we use the syrup from our beloved Soda Stream to flavor the syrup? My sauce has never been the same. I like the Dr. Pete (Pepper) flavor one, it’s sweet with a touch of fruitiness. The cola flavor works well too.
I hope you’ll give this recipe a try, I’d love to hear your comments or suggestions.
Sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks, or in the freezer indefinitely.
Onions are optional, I love the taste, however my husband is allergic so I don’t add them in.
- 2 tbsp oil I like olive, use what you have
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 white onion finely chopped (optional)
- 796 ml crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp worstershire sauce
- 2 splashes liquid smoke (add one splash at a time, you don't want to over smoke)
- 1/4 cup Dr. Pete soda syrup (you can add more for a sweeter sauce)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional) brings all of the flavors together
- salt and pepper to taste
- In a small pot, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and onions ad saute until translucent.
- Add remaining ingredients, stirring well.
- Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat (low).
- Simmer on low for about an hour.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
Sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks, or in the freezer indefinitely.
Onions are optional, I love the taste, however my husband is allergic so I don't add them in.