Black coffee barbecue sauce

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupVery strong black coffee,
Espresso preferred
1cupKetchup
¼cupRed wine vinegar
¾cupFirmly packed dark brown
Sugar
1Onion, peeled and chopped,
About 1 cup
2Cloves garlic, peeled and
Crushed
2tablespoonsDark molasses
3Fresh hot chili peppers,
Such as jalapeno, or hotter
If desired,
Seeded
2tablespoonsHot dry mustard mixed with 1
TB water
2tablespoonsWorcestershire sauce
2tablespoonsGround cumin
2tablespoonsChili powder

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Cool, then puree in a blender or food processor until smooth. This can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks in a covered container.

Yield: 1½ cups

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