Fiery Herbed Barbecue Sauce

Excellent barbecue marinade for grilled, baked or broiled chicken. Makes roughly 2 cups.

• Ready In: 0 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  packed brown sugar
• 3  tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 cup  espresso or 1⁄2 cup  regular double-strength brewed coffee
• 3⁄4 cup ketchup
• 1⁄4 cup  corn oil
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano or 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced
• 1  teaspoon dried basil or 1  tablespoon fresh basil, minced
• 2  teaspoons  crushed dried rosemary or 1  teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
• 1  tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
•  cayenne pepper

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan over low heat mix brown sugar, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and coffee together.
2. Whisk in Ketchup, minced garlic, oregano, basil, rosemary, black pepper and cayenne pepper; bring to a boil.
3. Reducee heat and simmer, covered 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
4. Remove from heat and whisk in the oil.
5. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.