Espresso BBQ Sauce

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Take your grilling game to the next level with this Espresso BBQ Sauce! Sweet, tangy, and packed with a rich shot of espresso, it transforms ordinary meats into extraordinary flavor explosions. Whether you’re slathering it on ribs, brushing it over chicken, or using it as a dipping sauce, this sauce brings a perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and caffeinated kick that will have everyone coming back for more. Quick to make and unforgettable in taste.

Espresso BBQ sauce

smoky barbecue sauce with a rich hit of dark espresso, adding depth, sweetness, and a tantalizing bitter edge that pairs great with any grilled dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 28 ounces

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan or Small Stock Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup dark soy (regular works fine too)
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • 3 shots espresso

Instructions
 

  • For the BBQ, combine all ingredients except for the espresso, mix thoroughly and then bring to a simmer and allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
  • After 10 minutes pull the sauce of the heat and add espresso, covering and allowing to steep with the sauce for 10 minutes. Save till ready to serve
Keyword Barbecue