Tomato BBQ Sauce

Barbecue sauce with Ciao Authentica Crushed Tomatoes, coffee, and warm spices creates a perfectly bold, rich flavor—ideal for ribs, pizza, sandwiches, and more.

  • Yield: About 4 Cups
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 50 min

Ingredients

1 Yellow Onion, finely chopped
8 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
100g Cane Sugar
10g Ground Coffee
60g Apple Cider Vinegar
24g Kosher Salt
0.5g Cayenne Pepper
2g Smoked Paprika
0.5g Cumin
3g Black Pepper, fresh cracked

Instructions

  1. In a sauté pan over medium-low heat, add Olitalia TuttOlio oil, followed by finely chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until tender and caramelized, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add salt, pepper, and spices, and toast for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  3. Stir in the sugar and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
  4. Add 1 28oz can of Ciao Authentica Crushed Tomatoes and ground coffee. Simmer gently for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Stir in the apple cider vinegar and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Working in batches, blend the mixture until smooth. Pass through a fine mesh strainer for a silky texture.
  7. Transfer to a clean container to store for in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  8. Enjoy this barbecue sauce on ribs, pizza, sandwiches, wings, and more!

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