Chef David Burke’sBBQ Sauce

Directions

1. Combine vinegar, brown sugar & honey in a tall, heavy duty pot over medium heat.
2. Bring to boil and then lower the temperature to a simmer.
3. Simmer for 15 minutes or mixture is reduced by ½.
4. Stir in ketchup, tomato puree, soy, coffee, lemon, orange, paprika, cumin, coriander, celery seed, chili powder & cilantro. Salt and pepper to taste.
5. Raising heat, bring back to a boil.
6. As soon as it begins to boil, immediately reduce heat to simmer and cook, stirring occasionally for 40 minutes or until the mixture is again reduced by ½.
7. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a non-reactive container and allow to cool. (May refrigerate up to one month)