Hoisin Barbecue Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup hoisin sauce
3/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fermented black beans
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic clove
3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/4 inches fresh gingerroot, cut into 5 1/4-inch coins
2 star anise pods
1/2 orange, zest of

Preparation

In a small saucepan, combine all the ingredients.
Slowly simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove from the heat.
Strain through a mesh strainer before using.
This can be made several days or more ahead of time and stored, covered, in the refrigerator.