Dr. Pepper Chipotle BBQ Sauce

By lorik

Ingredients

• 1 cup diced onion
• 2 Tbsp minced garlic
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 can (12 oz) plus 3/4 cup reserved (2 1/4 Cups total) Dr. Pepper
• 1 bottle (12 oz) Heinz Chili Sauce
• 1 cup Cherry preserves
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 3 Tbsp molasses
• 3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp minced chipotle in adobo sauce
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Sweat onion and garlic in oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, 5-7 minutes. Add Dr. Pepper, Chili sauce, preserves, vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and chipotle; cook until thick and reduced to 4 cups, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.