Basic Barbecue Sauce

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From EatingWell:  July/August 1994

Bottled barbecue sauces are often loaded with sodium and high-fructose corn syrup. In ours, strong coffee balances the sweetness of molasses and orange juice while the chiles and hot sauce provide subtle heat.

About 2 cups | Active Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 jalapeño or serrano chiles, pierced all over with a fork
• Hot sauce, to taste

Preparation

1. Combine coffee, ketchup, molasses, orange juice, vinegar, Worcestershire, mustard and chiles in a medium heavy saucepan; bring to a simmer, stirring. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool and discard the chiles. Add hot sauce to taste.

Nutrition

Per tablespoon : 16 Calories; 0 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 4 g Carbohydrates; 0 g Protein; 0 g Fiber; 94 mg Sodium; 75 mg Potassium

Exchanges: Free Food

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week.