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Rootin' Tooin' Sweet & Sassy Sauce
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 4
Shhhh. The secret ingredient in this quick cooking sauce is root beer! This is a sweeter style sauce, but still very versatile. Stir into pulled pork for BBQ style sandwiches, use as a glaze on grilled chicken breasts or even wings. It is ideal for last minute gifting. Presented in a canning jar with a silcone basting brush or grilling tools it makes a nice hostess gift. Created for the Craze-E Contest -Gift Ideas.
Ingredients:
15 ounces tomato sauce
1/2 cup root beer
3 tablespoons white 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)
Directions:
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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com