A little while back, we got one of those super cool smokers from the good folks at Masterbuilt. I was so happy to finally have one because I knew my husband would take the reins on the whole “smoking deal” and go to town with smoking whatever he could get his hands on. I was right. He loves it. As long as I shop for the meat or fish and tell him what time dinner needs to be ready, he’s all about figuring out the rubs and sauces and timing of the smoking process. Our favorite thing to smoke is dry-rubbed ribs, and then we slather them with barbecue sauce. Here’s a homemade sauce I made: Cola Barbecue Sauce.
I figured this one would be fun for Father’s Day… a gift from Mom of sorts, with a label and all!
It’s pretty much a no-brainer kind of sauce recipe. Mix all of the ingredients together, let them simmer until the sauce is reduced and thickened.
A little dip of the spoon in there will cue you in as to whether or not it’s thick enough.
Look for some free “homemade by” labels to print online (or make your own). Look for labels here, here and especially here.
This barbecue sauce will keep covered in a jar or a plastic tub in your fridge for a few weeks.
And if you have yourself a smoker, I highly recommend smoking some ribs low and slow for a few hours and then dousing them with sauce! You can always cook ribs low and slow in the oven too, following a recipe/method like this one.
Now, dig in and get those hands dirty! Happy Father’s Day 🙂
P.S. My Master-Smoker Husband used this dry rub recipe for his ribs.
Cola Barbecue Sauce
Ingredients
- 1½ cups cola
- 1½ cups ketchup
- 6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 4 tablespoons steak sauce (such as A-1)
- 1 tablespoon chipotle Tabasco sauce (or 2 teaspoons liquid smoke)
- 1½ teaspoons dried onion flakes
- 1½ teaspoons dried garlic flakes
- ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Regular Tabasco sauce or Frank's Hot Sauce, (optional - add a few drops if you like things spicy)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients, whisk together and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often, until sauce has reduced slightly and thickened.
- Use sauce immediately or transfer to a large jar. Cool completely, then cover and refrigerate. (It will keep for several weeks.)
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Ohhh, I have to try this recipe!! It sounds amazing!! Homemade BBQ sauce is the best!!!
This looks awesome!!! I love homemade BBQ sauce. That’s all I use! I really want to try this one though. 🙂
The sauce looks yummy! ..and thank you so much for also posting the link to the dry rub recipe!! I LOVE my hubby cooking on the grill. Thanks again! 🙂
Oh man, who would’ve thought to add cola in bbq sauce? You are a genius, Lori!
I don’t eat meat but I LOVE sauces…and this one would be so awesome on just about anything!
My hubs loves his smoker and he loves a good barbecue sauce! I just made some earlier this week for some pulled pork but I love how you added cola in it!
What a great Fathers Day idea! I actually love using barbecue sauce in meatloaf. Is that weird?
Yum! I think I need a smoker!
Thanks for the links to the labels, they are so cute! I’ve been eyeing the smokers! Happy road tripping and Fathers Day to the dads in your life!!
Oh goodness gracious, me. Slurp.
SO fun meeting you, Lori!