Drake Bulldogs Superb Barbecue Sauce

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

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.

cayenne peppers, ancho chili, onion, garlic, ground cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, molasses, olive oil, tomato puree, white vinegar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/drake-bulldogs-superb-barbecue-sauce-74703 (may not work)