Root Beer BBQ Sauce

By Joelene

Ingredients

• 1 quart good quality root beer
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 Tbs. light brown sugar, or to taste
• 1 Tb. molasses
• 2 cloves
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. onion powder
• 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

To make root beer BBQ sauce, begin by reducing root beer over high heat until reduced to ¼ of its original volume, 8 to10 minutes. Allow to cool then combine all the ingredients in the pot. Gradually bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and gently simmer the sauce until thick and richly flavored, 10 to 15 minutes.