Café au Lait Barbecue Sauce

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Ingredients

1. 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2. 1 shallot, finely chopped (about 3 tablespoons)
3. 1 garlic clove, minced
4. 1 tablespoon minced celery
5. 1/2 cup brewed coffee with chicory
6. 1/2 cup ketchup
7. 2 tablespoons heavy cream
8. 2 tablespoons soy sauce
9. 2 tablespoons bourbon
10. 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
11. 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
12. 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
13. 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
14. 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
15. Coarse salt (kosher or sea) and freshly ground pepper

1. Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan. Add the shallot, garlic and celery and cook over moderate heat until lightly browned, 3 minutes. Stir in all of the remaining ingredients and gradually bring to boil. Reduce the heat slightly and simmer the sauce until thick and richly flavored, 8 to 10 minutes, whisking from time to time. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.