• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 large green pepper, coarsely chopped
• 1 large onion, peeled & coarsely chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled & minced
• 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
• 2 (28-oz) cans tomato sauce
• 1 cup molasses
• 2 tbsp prepared mustard
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

Optional Seasonings

• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• ½ tsp ground cumin

1. In a large sauce pan, heat the oil over medium heat until fragrant. Add the green pepper, onion and garlic and cook for about 3 minutes
2. Reduce the heat to low, add optional seasonings and remaining ingredients, stir well, cover and cook slowly for about 1 hour.
3. Remove from heat, allow to cool and store in the refrigerator in a tightly covered container.  The sauce will keep for weeks in the refrigerator