Spicy Cola Barbecue Sauce

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Ingredients

½ Scotch bonnet or habanero chile, seeds removed, deveined, finely chopped

1 12-oz. bottle or can of cola (such as Coca-Cola)

3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

¾ cup ketchup

½ cup (packed) dark brown sugar

½ cup grated sweet onion

1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

½ tsp. ground allspice

2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. Morton kosher salt

½ tsp. coarsely ground black pepper

Method

Bring chile and cola to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat; reduce heat to low and simmer 3 minutes. Whisk in garlic, ketchup, brown sugar, onion, Worcestershire sauce, allspice, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting heat as needed to maintain a simmer, until sauce is thick, 15–20 minutes. Let cool before using. Do ahead: Sauce can be made 2 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container; cover and chill.