Barbeque Sauce (Smoky Chile, Coffee)

Pair this sauce with grilled poultry or pork. Espresso provides depth and enhances the smokiness of the chiles.

1 cup brewed espresso
1 dried pasilla chile
1 dried chipotle chile
3 cups Classic Barbecue Sauce

Combine espresso and chiles in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, and cook until reduced by a little more than half and chiles are soft, 5-7 minutes.

Add barbecue sauce, and simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool, and refrigerate. (Discard chiles if desired. Leaving chiles in the sauce will add flavor and heat. Remove chiles when desired flavor is achieved. You can also purée them, seeds optional, with the sauce in a blender for the spiciest effect.)

Makes 3½ cups.