Black Coffee Barbecue Sauce

Description: It's great to know folks like this sauce so much! I wish I could take credit for it but it was adopted after the original member left. Thank you, all, just the same. I have made the recipe with regular brewed coffee but highly recommend the espresso. In a pinch use strong instant if you have nothing else. The acid of the coffee balances the sweetness of the other ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup brewed coffee, espresso preferred
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 onion, peeled and chopped, about 1 cup
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 2 tablespoons dark molasses
• 2 tablespoons hot dry mustard, mixed with 1 tablespoon water
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons cumin, ground
• 2 tablespoons chili powder

Steps:

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