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Cola BBQ Sauce with Pepitas

1 hr 5 min
20 min prep
45 min cook

Serves 62

6gCarbs
1gFat
0gProtein

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Medium White onion, diced
  • 6 Peeled garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cans Cane sugar cola
  • 2 cups Apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 2 tbsp Spicy brown mustard
  • 1 can Chipotle peppers
  • 1/2 cup Roasted salted pepitas
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce

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Instructions

  1. In a heavy bottom pot set over medium heat add olive oil, onions and garlic. Cook until onions and garlic just start to color. (6-8 min)
  2. Add in remaining ingredients starting with the cola and cider vinegar. Bring sauce to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 30-35 minutes or until sauce just starts to thicken.
  3. Using an immersion blender puree sauce in the pan until sauce is smooth. Continue to cook pureed sauce for 10 more minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and season to taste with extra salt and pepper if needed and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

62 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories
    30
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 1g
    • 2%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 0g
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 0mg
  • Sodium
    • 50mg
    • 2%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 6g
    • 2%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 0g
  • Sugars
    • 3g
  • Protein
    • 0g
  • Vitamin C
  • Calcium
  • Iron
  • Vitamin A
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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