Sweet and Spicy BBQ

I put out the call to Braden over at Cooking Three Times for a good sweet & spicy BBQ sauce. I'd been trying quite a few out of the BBQ Bible (a book I love) but nothing was quite right. Mostly I was trying to approximate Famous Dave's Devil's Spit. Braden sent me a recipe his dad likes, and Braden's dad is well-known for his grilling expertise.

And with good reason. I tweaked this recipe a bit, but the basics are from Braden's dad. So thanks to Braden, and to his dad.

Heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat in a non-reactive sauce pan. 

Add 1 cup onions, minced  & saute until soft. 

Add

1/2 cup water 

2 tablespoons soy sauce 

1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce 

1/4 cup lemon juice 

about 2 tsp pineapple juice

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

2 tsp molasses 

1 cup Heinz chili sauce 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 

2 tsp sriracha

1 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp curry powder

dash chipotle powder

approx 1 Tbsp strong strong coffee

1 teaspoon paprika 

1 teaspoon yellow mustard 

2 teaspoons chili powder

Simmer for 20 - 30 minutes.