SPICY COLA BARBECUE SAUCE

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Notes of vanilla and nutmeg-found in Coca-Cola-are layered with aromatics and tangy ketchup to produce a barbecue sauce recipe that's great with ribs.

Provided by Brigid Washington

Categories     Chile Pepper     Garlic     Onion     Pepper     Sauce     Summer     Backyard BBQ     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free     Quick & Easy

Yield Makes about 1½ cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ Scotch bonnet or habanero chile, seeds removed, deveined, finely chopped
1 12-oz. bottle or can of cola (such as Coca-Cola)
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
¾ cup ketchup
½ cup (packed) dark brown sugar
½ cup grated sweet onion
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp. ground allspice
2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. Morton kosher salt
½ tsp. coarsely ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring chile and cola to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat; reduce heat to low and simmer 3 minutes. Whisk in garlic, ketchup, brown sugar, onion, Worcestershire sauce, allspice, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting heat as needed to maintain a simmer, until sauce is thick, 15-20 minutes. Let cool before using. Do ahead: Sauce can be made 2 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container; cover and chill.

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