How to Make Homemade Pepsi BBQ Sauce in Just Minutes

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Pepsi BBQ Sauce Recipe

How to Make Homemade Pepsi BBQ Sauce in Just Minutes


Pepsi BBQ sauce in a bowl with basting brush

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!

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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.


Onion garlic and butter in pan for homemade bbq sauce

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


Adding Pepsi cola to homemade barbecue sauce

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!


Ingredients for Pepsi BBQ sauce

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!


Jar of homemade Pepsi BBQ sauce with brush

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!
4.55 / 5 ( 11 Reviews )
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Serves: 8
Adjust Servings: 8

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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

Meal Type: Sauces, Spreads, and Dressings, 4th of July, Father's Day, New Year's Eve, Summer, Super Bowl Party, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Meatless
Categories: BBQ, Stove Top
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