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Summer in Texas is usually unpleasantly hot however this past weekend the temperature was unheard of – a cool high of 82 degrees! PERFECTION!!! That only calls for as much time in the summer air as possible! I headed to Walmart and picked up everything I needed for a delicious Dr Pepper BBQ sauce and #BackyardBash!
Friday night, I whipped up my Dr Pepper BBQ sauce (see below for the recipe). This recipe is super easy and definitely made for great grilling! Quick, flavorful and perfect for any event or preparation time. (This recipe was based on a recipe I found online however I made a few changes and it still turned out fantastic!)
Saturday was spent having fun outside! First up – a little bocce ball and a lot of fresh air at the park! It’s so nice to be outside in Texas in July, and still see green!! It was super easy to grab everything in one swoop with my cooler and a small snack. Plus it wouldn’t be a Texas summer without Dr Pepper as it is the official drink of Texas!
Next up, it was time to try the Dr Pepper BBQ sauce and enjoy the grilling season. First, we coated the chicken with some of the sauce then placed the chicken on the grill. Throughout the cooking process, we coated the chicken with additional sauce to savor the flavor. Juicy with great flavors and spice enhanced by the one of a kind Dr Pepper flavor! 
The summer weather made it so nice to be outside enjoying the fresh air! The view wasn’t bad either!
What’s your perfect way to spend a summer day? Do you have any fantastic Dr Pepper recipes?
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter (I used salted)
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 cup ketchup
- 3 Tbsp tomato paste
- One 12-ounce can Dr. Pepper
- ½ cup cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- In a large saucepan, melt butter.
- Add chopped onions and garlic. Saute until onions are translucent. (About 10 minutes.)
- Whisk all remaining ingredients in a bowl, add to saucepan. Bring to a boil for about 10 minutes. (Stir occasionally to avoid sticking.)
- Simmer under a slow boil for 30 minutes. The sauce will begin to thicken. Stir occasionally. Seasonings may be adjusted per taste.
- Remove from heat to allow to cool for 10 minutes (or until warm but not boiling hot.)
- Puree with blender. This will thicken the sauce.
- Let cool.
- Keep tightly sealed in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.