ROOT BEER BARBECUE SAUCE
Barbecue sauces flavored with soft drinks are a long-standing
tradition in the South.
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 teaspoon liquid smoke*
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Combine all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to
boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat
to medium-low and simmer until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about
20 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Cool
slightly. Transfer to bowl. Cover and refrigerate. (Can be
made 2 weeks ahead; keep refrigerated.)
*Smoke-flavored liquid seasoning is available at specialty
foods stores and many supermarkets.
Makes 1 1/2 cups.