Hot Dogs with Dr. Pepper Barbecue Sauce

Thinking about firing up the grill for Father’s Day? You can’t go wrong with these grilled hot dogs covered in a sweet and tangy Dr. Pepper Barbecue Sauce. Add in some Bourbon Baked Beans, corn on the cob, and Buttermilk Cole Slaw for a nice spread that will make Dad feel appreciated.

The recipe makes almost 4 cups of barbecue sauce so you’ll have plenty leftover to be adding flavor to your meals for the rest of the week. I used my leftovers to make some Baked Barbecue Chicken. It would also make a great sauce for a Barbecue Chicken Pizza.

Dr. Pepper is hands down my favorite soft drink and it does surprisingly well as a flavoring in foods.

The sauce is fairly sweet so why not add some thinly sliced fresh jalapenos for a nice contrast. The ancho chili powder pairs well with Dr Pepper and I find its flavor to be much more interesting than regular chili powder. If you don’t have any, it’s worth buying some for this recipe.

Yield: 8 hot dogs and about 4 cups of sauce

Recipe Source: adapted from Better Homes and Gardens