Who Loves Ya Baby-Back?

Categories: Pork | Ribs

Ingredients:

  • 2 whole slabs pork baby back ribs

    Dry Rub:
  • 8 tablespoons light brown sugar, tightly packed
  • 3 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon jalapeno seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon rubbed thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

  • Braising Liquid:
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

Preparation:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  • In a bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix well.
  • Place each slab of baby back ribs on a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil, shiny side down.
  • Sprinkle each side generously with the dry rub.
  • Pat the dry rub into the meat.
  • Refrigerate the ribs for a minimum of 1 hour.
  • In a microwavable container, combine all ingredients for the braising liquid.
  • Microwave on high for 1 minute.
  • Place the ribs on a baking sheet.
  • Open one end of the foil on each slab and pour half of the braising liquid into each foil packet.
  • Tilt the baking sheet in order to equally distribute the braising liquid.
  • Braise the ribs in the oven for 2 1/2 hours.
  • Transfer the braising liquid into a medium saucepot.
  • Bring the liquid to a simmer and reduce by half or until of a thick syrup consistency.
  • Brush the glaze onto the ribs.
  • Place under the broiler just until the glaze caramelizes lightly.
  • Slice each slab into 2 rib bone portions.
  • Place the remaining hot glaze into a bowl and toss the rib portions in the glaze.

Notes:

*This recipe makes several batches of dry rub. If more rub is needed, it can be extended by any amount, as long as the ratio of 8:3:1:1 remains the same.

First Made:
2008-08-15




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