Rootin' Tooin' Sweet & Sassy Sauce

• 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)

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.

tomato sauce, root beer, white wine vinegar, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, fresh ginger, garlic, salt, black pepper, dry mustard, onion flakes, liquid smoke, red pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/rootin-tooin-sweet-sassy-sauce-443166 (may not work)