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Coffee Chili

Tomato · Modern · about 2.5 cups · 35 minutes

Bitter coffee and earthy ancho make this a sauce built for beef.

Coffee Chili barbecue sauce
Heat Sweetness

Ingredients

  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 1 1/2 cups ketchup
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Method

  1. 1.Whisk everything together in a saucepan.
  2. 2.Simmer on low 25 to 30 minutes until it reduces by about a quarter.
  3. 3.Cool before storing.

Storage

Refrigerate up to 3 weeks.

Pairs With

brisket, tri-tip, beef ribs, burgers