Dirty Dick’s Ancho Barbecue Sauce

• 6 ancho chilies
• 1½ cups cranberry juice
• 3 shallots, minced
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Before handling chilis it’s a good idea to put on rubber gloves, unless you want your skin to burn, that is! Remove the stems from the chilis and discard them. Split the chilis with a sharp knife and put in a medium bowl. Pour in the hot cranberry juice and let it sit for one hour. Puree in a blender.

In a small saucepan, over medium heat, sauté the shallots and garlic until tender, app