J&G Steak Sauce

• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
• 1 red Thai chile, minced
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons tamarind concentrate (see Note)
• 1 oil-packed anchovy fillet, chopped
• 1 chipotle in adobo sauce, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
• 1 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 star anise pod
• Pinch of ground cloves
• 1 cup water, at room temperature
• Salt

1. In a small bowl, soak the raisins in the hot water until plumped, about 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat the vegetable oil.
3. Add the shallots and garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until browned, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the Thai chile and cook 1 minute longer.
5. In a large saucepan, mix the sugar with the molasses and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar is melted and lightly caramelized, about 8 minutes.
6. Stir in the tomato paste, tamarind concentrate, anchovy, chipotle, thyme and orange zest and cook until a thick paste forms, about 1 minute.
7. Stir in the vinegar, star anise, cloves and the shallot mixture.
8. Add the raisins with their soaking liquid along with the room-temperature water.
9. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced slightly, about 10 minutes.
10. Let cool slightly.
11. Transfer to a blender and puree until very smooth.
12. Season with salt and let cool completely before serving.

golden raisins, water, vegetable oil, shallots, garlic, red thai chile, sugar, unsulfured molasses, tomato paste, tamarind concentrate, oil, thyme, orange zest, red wine vinegar, anise pod, ground cloves, water, salt

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/jg-steak-sauce (may not work)