Dr Pepper-Chipotle BBQ Sauce

By KodiakDavis

Ingredients

• 1 cup diced onions
• 2 Tbsp. minced freshed garlic
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 can (12 oz.) + 3/4 cup reserved Dr Pepper (21/4 cups total)
• 1 bottle chili sauce, such as Heinz (12 oz.)
• 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 black pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Sweat onions 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, lemon juice, and chipotle.
Cook until thick and reduced to 4 cups, about 30 minutes.
Season sauce with salt and pepper.