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
• 1/4 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
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced