Rootin' Tooin' Sweet & Sassy Sauce

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup root beer
• 3 tablespoons wine vinegar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely minced
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients into small saucepan.
• 2 bring to boil & then reduce to a simmer. cook until thickened approx 15-20 minutes.
• 3 use immediately or store in refrigerator tightly sealed after chilling.