In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute the onions and garlic in the olive oil until soft but not brown. Stir in the cumin, ginger, salt and pepper. Add the vinegar, orange juice, bay leaves, catsup, molasses, Tabasco, brown sugar, hoisin sauce and butter. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 1 hour, or until thick. Remove bay leaves and keep sauce warm. Place the oysters in their shells on a hot grill. As soon as they pop open, spoon the warm barbecue sauce over them, and serve immediately. Some will open rather quickly, in a couple of minutes. Discard those that do not open. This recipe yields ?? servings. Recipe Source: COOKING RIGHT with John Ash From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # CR-9615 broadcast 07-17-1996) Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com Formatted for MasterCook by MR MAD, aka Joe Comiskey - jpmd44a@prodigy.com 08-06-1996 Recipe by: John Ash