Sunday, March 30, 2008

Coffee Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients:

1 tbs. canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 tbs. ground cumin
1 tbs. chili powder
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
1 tsp. paprika
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup strong coffee
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup molasses
2 tbs. Dijon mustard

Directions:

Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion 5 minutes, or until soft.

Add cumin, chili powder, garlic, and paprika, and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Stir in remaining ingredients and 1 cup of water. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 30 minutes, or until slightly thickened.

 Strain into bowl, and discard solids. Refrigerate overnight to let flavors mingle.