Perfect Root Beer BBQ Sauce

Submitted by frostyprecious

"BBQ Sauce from USA Sunday paper by Guy Fieri. Used on Country Style ribs that I used his "Guy's Righteous Ribs" recipe. I actually cooked the ribs after putting the rub on them in the crock pot and drained the liquid off and applied the BBQ sauce and let cook on low an additional 30 min. So good. Prep and cooking time does not include cool down of root beer."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 2 1/4 cups
• Serves: 18

ingredients

• 1 quart good quality root beer
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1⁄2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice (to taste)
• 1⁄4 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons light brown sugar (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 2 cloves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

directions

1. Begin by reducing the root beer in a saucepan over high heat until liquid is 1/4 of its original volumn, 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool, then combine all of the ingredients in the saucepan. Gradually bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and gently simmer the sauce until thick and richly flavored, 10 to 15 minutes.