Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 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
  • ⅓ 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

Instruction

  • In a medium saucepan, stir together the tomato sauce and paste until it becomes one cohesive mixture.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Turn off heat. Stir in bourbon. Cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy!