Cooking With Gourmet Coffee

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup strong coffee
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1-1/2 Tablespoons butter
• 1 Tablespoon molasses
• 2 teaspoons powdered dry mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 ounce brandy
• 1 large can (about 14 ounces) red kidney beans, drained
• 1 large can (about 14 ounces) pinto beans, drained
• 1 sweet onion, sliced thin

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 325 F.

In a small saucepan, combine coffee, cider vinegar, butter, molasses, dry mustard, garlic, salt, liquid smoke, pepper, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a slow boil and gently simmer sauce for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in brandy.

Place beans in a glass casserole dish and top with sauce. Stir to combine. Top with sliced onions. Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 1 hour.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings