Shelly's Recipe

ESPRESSO BARBECUE SAUCE

Category: Sauces - BBQ

1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
1 cup water
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons instant espresso coffee powder or instant coffee crystals

In a medium saucepan, combine barbecue sauce, the water, brown sugar, and coffee powder. Bring to boiling, stirring to dissolve brown sugar. Reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, about 20 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened.

Brush sauce on beef, pork or poultry during the last 10 minutes of grilling. If desired, reheat any remaining sauce until bubbly and serve it will grilled meat. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.