ROOT BEER BARBECUE SAUCE |
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1 cup root beer 1 cup ketchup 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel (zest), colored part only 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, or more to taste 1/4 cup orange juice 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar, or more to taste 1 tablespoon molasses 1 teaspoon liquid smoke 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Put root beer, ketchup, lemon zest and juice,
orange juice, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, molasses, liquid smoke, ginger,
garlic and onion powders and pepper in heavy, nonreactive saucepan and gradually
bring to boil over medium heat. Reduce heat slightly and gently simmer sauce
until thick and richly flavored, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste for seasoning, adding
lemon juice, brown sugar or other ingredients as necessary. |