Coffee Barbecue Sauce Recipe

By CarolineNGa

Brewed coffee and instant coffee granules add rich color and depth to this sweet-and-sour sauce. It’s wonderful spooned over grilled chicken or pork chops. —Julia Bushree, Georgetown, Texas

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups ketchup
• 3/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 cup honey
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
• 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 35-45 minutes or until desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Yield: 4-1/2 cups.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 tablespoons) equals 55 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 321 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, trace protein.