COMMENT:
Barbecue glazes made with soft drinks are a long-standing tradition in the South. Root beer is most often used because of the cloves, sassafras and other aromatic spices found in the drink.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup Abita® root beer
- 1 cup ketchup
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 3 tbsps Worcestershire sauce
- 1½ tbsps dark brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsps Steen’s® Cane Syrup
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
- ½ tsp grated lemon zest
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp granulated garlic
- ½ tsp onion powder
- salt and black pepper to taste
METHOD:
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine all ingredients except salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until sauce is reduced to 1½ cups volume. Season with salt and pepper. Cool slightly. Transfer to a ceramic bowl, cover and refrigerate. NOTE: This barbecue sauce can be made 2 weeks in advance. Keep refrigerated.
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