Ancho-BBQ Oysters

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the sugar, vinegar, tomato paste, sesame oil, molasses, soy sauce, and chili peppers in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until it starts to become syrupy and dime-sized bubbles form, 12 to 15 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove from the heat and transfer to a blender or food processor.
4. 4
   Process on high speed until smooth.
5. 5
   Preheat the grill.
6. 6
   Using an oyster knife, shuck the oysters, drain off their liquor, and keep on the half shell, reserve the other half of the shells.
7. 7
   Place the oyster on the half shell on the grill.
8. 8
   Top each oyster with 1 heaping teaspoon of the sauce and cover with the other half of the shell.
9. 9
   Grill until edges of the oysters start to curl, about 4 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove from grill and serve immediately.