Root beer, orange juice, ketchup, brown sugar, syrup, and spices make a fabulous barbecue sauce. The sauce may be made and refrigerated up to 2 weeks in advance.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup root beer
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 3 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1-1/2 Tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed
- 2 Tablespoons Steen's Cane Syrup
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Preparation:
Combine root beer, ketchup, lemon juice, orange juice, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, syrup, liquid smoke, lemon peel, ginger, garlic, and onion powder in a heavy medium-sized saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce is reduced to 1-1/2 cups volume, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and cool slightly. Transfer to a ceramic bowl, cover and refrigerate.This barbecue sauce can be made 2 weeks in advance. Keep refrigerated.
Yield: 1-1/2 cups
Recipe Source: Ann Sanders, Bossier City, Louisiana
Reprinted with permission.
