This bold, richly flavored BBQ sauce is an easy way to add complexity to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even a humble sandwich. Our Coffee Extract brings a smooth, roasty intensity that complements the sweet and tangy base of ketchup, brown sugar, and vinegar. The coffee flavor isn’t overpowering. It lingers just enough to make the sauce feel balanced and a little more special than your typical bottle.
Keep this sauce in your fridge for up to two weeks and use it on any dish you want a
slow-cooked, caramelized flavor without turning on the smoker. It’s especially good brushed over grilled chicken, spooned onto a burger, or served as a dip with sweet potato wedges.
Makes about 1¼ cups (300ml)
Ingredients:
1 cup (240g) ketchup
¼ cup (55g) brown sugar
2 tablespoons (30g) apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon (15g) molasses
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Andrea’s Bakehouse Coffee Extract
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat) Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and let the sauce cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and glossy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning (more vinegar for tang, more sugar for sweetness, more Coffee Extract for intensity).
- Let cool slightly before using or transferring to a jar. Keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.