This Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce is the BEST blend of flavors with just the right amount of spice – perfect for summer grilling and destined to become a favorite!
There are certain types of people in the world I’m afraid I might never understand. Like the people who forget to eat lunch. Or the people who absolutely LOVE running. Or….the people who eat all their hot dogs and hamburgers and deli sandwiches without. ANY. condiments. I just can’t even.
Now, I know I have a bit of a “thing” for condiments. I may love them even more than the average Joe. (One look in my fridge and you’d understand what I mean….) I’m the person who asks for extra dressing at a restaurant. The person who sees a new type of dipping sauce and HAS to try it. The person who loves to have everything on hand….just in case.
But a life without them, entirely!? How is that even a possibility!?!? Can we agree that it’s just NOT? Because life with condiments is SO much more delicious…especially when you have the right ones. Like this homemade Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce. It starts with Big K Dr. K Soda (similar to Dr. Pepper), adds in 10 key ingredients, and is ready in just 20 minutes. And seriously, you guys? It’s my new favorite BBQ Sauce. And that’s saying a lot.
So what makes it so good? Well, it really is the perfect balance of flavors. Just the right amount of sweet, savory, spicy, tangy, and amazing. It’s great for all types of BBQ sauce lovers, because this sauce has it all! I see myself slathering it on grilled chicken all summer long….but it would also be amazing on brats, burgers, pulled pork, salad, wraps, you name it. Forget about store bought, because this Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce is so much better than anything you can buy. Summer just got way more delicious, my friends. You’re welcome!
Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 cup Dr. Pepper or Big K Dr. K Soda
- 2 Tablespoons molasses
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 4 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes or until sauce reaches desired consistency.
Looks like such a rich and delicious BBQ sauce! We’d love to try it on some of our grilling favorites!
I am going to have to figure out which meat i want to use first with this BBQ Sauce!
This sauce looks absolutely amazing, Cathy – a perfect condiment to have on hand at all times!
I can’t wait to try this on some grilled chicken! Have you ever tried it with any other sodas?
I have a thing for barbecue sauce — love the stuff, and this looks awesome!
I think you meant to put “Dr. K Soda” instead of ” Mr. K Soda” in your ingredient list.
Would that be the same as Dr Pepper for those of us that don’t have access to Big K soda?
What a cool bbq sauce recipe! I’m a condiment girl too!!
Such a flavorful BBQ sauce recipe!
It doesn’t get much better than homemade bbq!