Whiskey Coffee Barbecue Sauce
This whiskey coffee barbecue sauce is as easy to make as it is satisfyingly delicious. It’s tangy, salty, slightly sweet, and laced with subtle coffee flavor.
Servings: 24 ounces
Ingredients
- 1 tsp avocado oil
- 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/3 cup whiskey
- 4 oz freshly pulled espresso shots
- 2 cups ketchup
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 tbsp Worcestershire
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- dash cayenne pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the avocado oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and saute it for about 3 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and saute one more minute. Add the whiskey and saute, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Bring to a low boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- Simmer the sauce for roughly 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Transfer sauce to a heat-proof blender or use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. Allow to cool to room temperature before serving or chilling in the refrigerator.