Ingredients
1 (15-ounce) tomato sauce can
1 (6-ounce) tomato paste can
3 garlic cloves grated or minced
¾ cup brewed coffee preferably dark roast
½ cup apple cider vinegar
â…“ cup unsulphured molasses not blackstrap
¼ cup real maple syrup
¼ cup dark brown sugar packed
1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder can substitute regular chili powder
1 tablespoon espresso powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon mustard powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup bourbon
Preparation
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, stir together the tomato sauce and paste until it becomes one cohesive mixture.
Step 2
Stir in the garlic, coffee, apple cider vinegar, molasses, maple syrup, dark brown sugar, chipotle chili powder, espresso powder, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, smoked paprika, cumin, onion powder and salt.
Step 3
Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Continue to simmer until the mixture slightly thickens, stirring often to prevent burning. If necessary, you can turn down the heat but maintain a simmer. Cooking time generally takes about 15-20 minutes.
Step 4
Turn off heat. Stir in bourbon. Cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
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