Best 3 Cola Bbq Sauce Recipes

Cola BBQ sauce is a unique and delicious twist on the classic BBQ sauce, combining the smoky, tangy flavors of BBQ sauce with the sweet, bubbly goodness of cola. This sauce is perfect for adding a burst of flavor to ribs, chicken, pork, and other grilled or roasted meats. It is also a great dipping sauce for fries, onion rings, or chicken nuggets. With its rich, complex flavor and easy-to-make recipe, cola BBQ sauce is sure to become a new favorite condiment in your household.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COCA-COLA BBQ SAUCE FOR RIBS

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I love the sauce used on these BBQ'ed ribs, as does everyone that has tried them. I use the Country Style Pork Ribs and I prefer cooking them on the grill using indirect heat for hours, but I have used the oven as well. I mop the sauce on often and generously. I serve the sauce on-the-side as well. Recipe Origin - Jim Budros

Provided by lil pilgrim

Categories Meat

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup Coca-Cola
1/2 cup A.1. Original Sauce
1 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Combine all the ingredients in a heavy, non-reactive saucepan and gradually bring to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce the heat slightly to obtain a gentle simmer.
Simmer the sauce until reduced by a quarter, 6-8 minutes.
Use right away or transfer to a large jar, cover, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate.

BBQ RIBS WITH COLA SAUCE

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With it's sweet caramel flavor, cola is just begging to be made into a barbecue sauce! Root beer and Dr. Pepper works well too. You can use your method of cooking the ribs instead of the '3-2-1 method' presented here, but try it if you haven't already. The mustard paint does not actually give the meat a mustard flavor in the end, but it does enhance the flavor of the meat, as well as seal and moisten it and act as a glue for the dry rub.

Provided by Whipper

Categories Pork

Time 6h20m

Yield 2 racks of ribs, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 27

Ingredients

2 baby back rib racks
6 cups apple wood chips
1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 1/2 teaspoons onion salt
1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon garlic granules (powder)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground thyme
1/8 teaspoon allspice
2 cups cola
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons mild hot sauce (to taste)
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Place the wood chips in water to soak for an hour. If using a gas grill, soak 2/3 (4 cups) of the chips, otherwise soak all of them for use on a charcoal grill.
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. This is easy to do by using a paper towel to get a good grip on the membrane at one end of rack with your fingers, and then simply peel it off. You may need to use a knife to get it started.
Combine and mix mustard paint ingredients in a small bowl and slather it completely over both sides of the ribs.
Mix the dry rub ingredients well with your fingers in a small bowl, then sprinkle onto both sides of the ribs.
Prepare the grill for indirect cooking - for a gas grill only turn on the burner on one side turned and the grate above it removed. Preheat to 225-250°F.
For a gas grill you will make two smoke pouches. Divide the soaked wood chips onto two seperate sheets of aluminum foil at one end of each one after squeezing out the excess water from the chips. Divide the dry chips and add them to each pile. Mix the dry and wet chips up a bit and fold over the other end of the foil to meet the end the chips are near, crimp along the edges to seal all around and poke holes into both sides with a fork. Repeat to create the other pouch. Place one of the smoke pouches directly over the hot burner. Close the lid and wait for smoke to start.
For a charcoal gill, simply squeeze out the excess water and add half of them directly onto the coals after they have turned ash white.
Place the ribs on the "cool" side of the grill and then close the lid. Cook for 3 hours. Replace the smoke pouch (or add the rest of the wood chips onto the fire bed for a charcoal grill) after it stops smoking, about an hour.
After they've cooked for 3 hours, completely wrap up the ribs tightly in foil wrap and return them to the grill and close the lid to continue cooking this way for 2 hours. You may add some more dry rub at this point to intensify the flavor more.
In the meantime, add sauce ingredients in a small saucepan and whisk. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and continue to simmer for 30 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature.
After the ribs have cooked for 2 hours wrapped in foil, remove them from the foil and return them to the grill. Be careful moving them because at this point the ribs are quite tender and can break.
Continue to cook for 1 hour, hence the term '3-2-1' (hours for each step of cooking). Baste with the cola sauce during the last 20 minutes.
Remove the ribs from the grill (they will have firmed up after this last hour of cooking in the open again and will be much easier to handle). Let them rest for 10 minutes before cutting up into individual ribs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.4, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1054, Carbohydrate 40.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 33.7, Protein 2.8

COLA BBQ SAUCE

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We found this recipe from Steven Raichlen who is the BBQ master! We use this sauce on ribs, chicken breasts ,pork chops and ALWAYS on beer can chicken. You can even save the leftover sauce for several months in the refrigerator to use again and again.

Provided by dragonpawz

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup cola
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
3 tablespoons steak sauce
1 teaspoon onion flakes
1 teaspoon garlic flakes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan and gradually bring to s boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat and simmer until reduced by a quarter, about six to eight minutes.
Use right away or can be refrigerated for several months.

Tips:

Choose the right cola: For a classic smoky flavor, opt for Coca-Cola. For a sweeter sauce, try Pepsi or another sweeter cola. For a more complex flavor, use a cola that has been infused with spices or herbs, such as cinnamon or vanilla.

Use a variety of spices: The spices you use will depend on your personal preferences, but some common options include chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. You can also add a touch of heat with cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.

Simmer the sauce: Simmering the sauce allows the flavors to meld and develop. Simmer for at least 30 minutes, but you can simmer it for longer if you want a thicker sauce.

Taste the sauce as you go: The best way to ensure that your sauce is perfect is to taste it as you go. Adjust the seasonings to your liking.

Use the sauce on your favorite foods: Cola BBQ sauce is a great addition to grilled meats, chicken, and fish. You can also use it as a dipping sauce for appetizers or as a glaze for vegetables.

Conclusion:

Cola BBQ sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of foods. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. So next time you're looking for a new BBQ sauce to try, give cola BBQ sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!