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NATIONAL AWARD WINNERPrep 5 minCook 15 min

Emulsified Espresso Barbecue

Independent adaptation of a publicly published Aaron Franklin recipe. Not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Aaron Franklin.

Aaron Franklin's Emulsified Espresso Barbecue, from the published recipe.

Ratio

Ratio by volume: Ketchup 360 ml, White Wine Vinegar 120 ml, Cider Vinegar 120 ml, Soy Sauce 60 ml, Espresso 45 ml
Ketchup 360 mlWhite Wine Vinegar 120 mlCider Vinegar 120 mlSoy Sauce 60 mlEspresso 45 ml

Ingredients

  • Ketchup — 1 1/2 cups (360 ml)
  • White Wine Vinegar — 1/2 cup white vinegar (120 ml)
  • Cider Vinegar — 1/2 cup (120 ml)
  • Soy Sauce — 1/4 cup dark soy (60 ml)
  • Garlic Powder — 1 Tbsp (9 g)
  • Onion Powder — 1 Tbsp (8 g)
  • Brown Sugar — 1/4 cup (50 g)
  • Espresso — 3 Tbsp freshly pulled (45 ml)

Method

  1. Pour to the lines in order (bottom → top): Ketchup, White Wine Vinegar, Cider Vinegar, Soy Sauce, Espresso.
  2. Add: Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Brown Sugar.
  3. Cap the jar and shake until combined.
  4. Pour into a cold pan and bring to a gentle simmer. The jar stays off the stove — cool leftovers to warm-to-touch before they go back in the glass.

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Provenance

Central Texas BBQ pitmaster of Franklin Barbecue in Austin; James Beard Best Chef: Southwest. Brisket technique documented in Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto.

Originally published as Espresso Barbecue Sauce.

Adapted from a Aaron Franklin recipe (Franklin Barbecue / Eater published).

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FAQ

Can this go in a shake jar?

Yes — with one pan. Its liquids pour to the printed fill-lines and shake cold; the mix then goes into a pan to simmer. The jar itself never touches heat.

What do the quantities mean?

Amounts follow the published recipe in household units (with metric in parentheses). On a jar, every sauce scales to the same fill height.

Where did this recipe come from?

Adapted from Franklin Barbecue / Eater published (published as “Espresso Barbecue Sauce”). Full citation lives in Provenance.

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