Root Beer BBQ Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 cups root beer
• 2 cups ketchup
• 1/2 cup no-pulp orange juice
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon hot paprika
• 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Stir together the root beer, ketchup, orange juice, Worcestershire sauce, and molasses in a saucepan. Season with ginger, paprika, chipotle powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator up to a week.