Root Beer Bbq Sauce

This is a great BBQ sauce which is quick and easy to make! Use it on grilled chicken, steak, ribs, pork or burgers! Your kids will love it!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 1 1/2 Cups

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  packed dark brown sugar
• 1  tablespoon  mild-flavored light molasses
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  grated lemon, rind of
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger or 1⁄2 teaspoon  minced ginger, from jar (I use this)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1⁄2 teaspoon  minced garlic, from jar (I use this)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
• 2  teaspoons cornstarch (if you like thicker sauce) (optional)
• 1  teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan.
2. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 20 minutes.
4. If sauce isn't desired personal preference thickness, add some cornstarch mixed in water to thicken it up.
5. Cool slightly.
6. Transfer to bowl.
7. Cover and refrigerate.
8. (Can be made 2 weeks ahead; keep refrigerated.).