Balsamic Coffee Marinade

Ingredients

• 1 tsp instant coffee granules
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp packed brown sugar
• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. Dissolve coffee granules in hot water; cool.
2. Combine coffee and remaining ingredients (vinegar through pepper).
3. Use to marinate meat and poultry. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
4. Remove from marinade and grill as desired.