Coca-Cola Barbecue Sauce

• 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 shallot, peeled and minced
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
• 2 Tbsp. ground New Mexico chili powder
• 1 Tbsp. ground Chipotle chili powder
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. dried thyme, rubbed between your fingers
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1 C. Coca-Cola (or other cola)
• 1 C. tomato ketchup
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 1/4 c. molasses
• 3 Tbsp. honey
• 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 3 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over low heat. Add the shallot, garlic, chili powders, cumin, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cover, and cook, stirring a few times, for about 10-12 minutes. The object is to sweat, not saute the shallots. Stir in the Coke, ketchup, lime juice, molasses, honey, Dijon mustard, and Balsamic vinegar, and bring to a simmer. Cook the sauce, uncovered, for about 15 minutes. Stir the sauce occasionally. Cook the sauce longer for more reduction, if you'd like a thicker sauce. Cool the sauce to room temperature before using. This will keep for about five days under refrigeration and covered.

extravirgin olive oil, shallot, garlic, ground new mexico chili powder, ground chipotle chili powder, ground cumin, thyme, red pepper, tomato ketchup, lime juice, molasses, honey, mustard, balsamic vinegar

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/coca-cola-barbecue-sauce-1264320 (may not work)