01 - 
                Start by tossing the black pepper, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, apple cider vinegar, Dr. Pepper, ketchup, soy sauce, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and some salt in a medium pot.
              
              
              
                02 - 
                Put your pot over medium heat and stir now and then until it really bubbles.
              
              
              
                03 - 
                Turn the heat down low and cook it slow for 20 to 30 minutes. Give it a stir once in a while so it doesn't stick. Let it get nice and thick.
              
              
              
                04 - 
                Give the sauce a try and toss in more salt or pepper if you think it needs it.
              
              
              
                05 - 
                Take off the heat and let it hang out until it cools down. Pour the sauce into a sealed container and stash it in the fridge. It'll be good for a week.