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Putting soda pop in BBQ sauce is starting to get popular for a reason. Root beer adds an especially tangy note to the slow cooked sauce along with orange, molasses, and ginger.

1 cup root beer (not diet)
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon unsulphured light molasses
1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Combine all the ingredients in the crock pot. Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and is reduced to 1 1/2 cups. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
Let the sauce cool. Use immediately, or transfer the sauce to a covered container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Pamela Chester, CDKitchen Staff
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reviews & comments
July 17, 2013
Used this on pulled pork and it was fabulous!