Best Ever Coffee BBQ Sauce - Easy and Delicious Homemade Barbecue Sauce Ready in 15 Minutes

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is lower on the glycemic index, while white sugar is more affordable.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

White vinegar is a healthier option with a similar acidity, while red wine vinegar can be less expensive.

Start by adding 1 cup of ketchup to a medium saucepan set to medium-low heat.

Add 1/2 cup of brown sugar to the saucepan.

Pour in 1/2 cup of brewed coffee.

Add 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.

Add 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of classic yellow mustard.

Add the spice blend: 1 teaspoon each of smoked paprika, ground cumin, onion powder, and garlic powder, along with 1/2 teaspoon each of kosher salt and ground black pepper.

Stir all ingredients together until well combined.

Bring the sauce up to a simmer.

Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until the sauce is slightly thickened.

Transfer the sauce to a glass jar or squeeze bottle for serving.

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