Pepsi BBQ Sauce Recipe

How to Make Homemade Pepsi BBQ Sauce in Just Minutes

This quick and tangy Pepsi BBQ sauce recipe is the perfect homemade twist for your next backyard cookout. With just a few pantry staples and a splash of soda, you’ll get a sweet, flavorful sauce in no time!

Table of Contents for Homemade Pepsi BBQ Sauce

• Why Make BBQ Sauce with Pepsi?
• Ingredients You’ll Need
• How to Make Pepsi BBQ Sauce
• Storage and Freezing Tips
• How to Use This BBQ Sauce
• Frequently Asked Questions

Why Make BBQ Sauce with Pepsi?

If you have some Pepsi on hand, why not mix things up? This sauce is tangy, sweet, and just plain delicious. Plus, when you make it yourself, you control the ingredients. No mystery additives—just simple flavor you can feel good about serving.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Butter
• Onion
• Garlic
• Pepsi soda (6 oz or ¾ cup) or a cola you love. Don’t use diet – you want the sugar
• Ketchup
• Worcestershire sauce
• Yellow mustard
• White vinegar

How to Make Pepsi BBQ Sauce

Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and sauté with butter until soft. Then simply add the rest of your ingredients—Pepsi, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire, and mustard. Let it simmer for about an hour. That’s it!

Storage and Freezing Tips

This recipe yields about 2 cups of sauce. Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze in small portions for longer storage. It’s perfect to keep on hand when you run out of bottled BBQ sauce.

How to Use This BBQ Sauce

This Pepsi barbecue sauce is delicious on grilled chicken, pulled pork, burgers, or even as a dip for fries. Try it wherever you’d use your favorite BBQ sauce for a slightly sweet twist!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Coke instead of Pepsi?

Yes, other colas like Coke or store-brand sodas should work similarly. Each soda brings a slightly different sweetness or acidity level, so feel free to experiment.

Does the sauce taste like soda?

Not exactly. The soda adds sweetness and depth, but once simmered, the final flavor is more balanced and doesn’t taste like Pepsi.

Can I make it less sweet?

Reduce the amount of Pepsi slightly and add more vinegar or mustard to increase tanginess.

Is this sauce gluten-free?

It can be! Just check the labels on your Worcestershire and mustard—some brands may contain gluten.

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Pepsi BBQ Sauce

Easy homemade BBQ sauce recipe with a special ingredient - Pepsi!

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Serves: 8

Adjust Servings: 8

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Ingredients

• ½ onion finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups ketchup
• 6 ounces Pepsi
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 2 tablespoons vinegar

Instructions

• In a medium saucepan, saute the onion, garlic, and butter until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for about 1 hour, or until thick.

Nutrition

Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 598mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g