Rootin' Tooin' Sweet & Sassy Sauce - cooking recipe

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)

Preparation

Mix all ingredients into small saucepan.
Bring to boil & then reduce to a simmer. Cook until thickened approx 15-20 minutes.
Use immediately or store in refrigerator tightly sealed after chilling.