Deep South Barbeque Sauce

INGREDIENTS:

3/4 cup             Chicken Stock or Broth

1/2 cup             Fresh Brewed Coffee

1/2 cup             Ketchup

1/2 cup             Brown Sugar, packed

1/3 cup             Onion, grated

1/4 cup              Bourbon, Brandy or Rum

1/4 cup              Cider Vinegar

2 tbs                   Mustard

1 tbs                   Worcestershire Sauce

1 1/2 tsp            Canned Chipotle Chile, minced

1 1/2 tsp            Adobo Sauce from Chipotle

3                          Cloves Garlic, minced

1/4 tsp                Salt

1 tbs                   Vegetable Oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

Combine all ingredients into a medium saucepan.  Bring to a simmer over medium heat.  Simmer for 5 minutes.  Taste and check for seasoning.  If the sauce is not sweet enough, add a little more sugar.  If it is not hot enough, add more pepper or chipotle.  Contine to simmer until thick, about 5 minutes more.

Remove from heat and let cool.

Note:  This sauce can be made several days ahead of time.  Cool and refrigerate, covered, until ready to use.  Sauce will keep for several weeks.