Drake Bulldogs Superb Barbecue Sauce

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 dried cayenne peppers, stemmed and crushed
• 1 ancho chili, stemmed and torn into small pieces
• 1 small onion, quartered
• 3 teaspoons crushed garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup thick tomato puree
• 2 tablespoons distilled vinegar

Recipe

• 1 place the cayenne and ancho peppers in a small bowl and cover with 1/2 cup boiling water.
• 2 allow to cool to room temperature.
• 3 briefly chop the onion in a blender or a food processor equipped with a chopping blade.
• 4 add the cayenne and ancho peppers and water and puree for 1 minute.
• 5 add remaining ingredients.
• 6 puree for 1 to 2 minutes, until smooth.
• 7 place the puree in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• 8 when it begins to simmer, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.
• 9 cool before serving.
• 10 the flavor improves if the sauce is refrigerated overnight.
• 11 makes about 2 1/2 cups.