Barbecued Pork Ribs

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Recipe source: martha stewart living

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Steps

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To prepare the ribs place one rib rack meat side down on a cutting board and with a knife cut a small slit through the membrane at the end of the rack.

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Then use a paper towel and peel the membrane off the rack and discard.

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Repeat with the other rack.

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To make the rub combine the rub ingredients in a bowl.

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Rub mixture on both sides of the racks.

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Place ribs on a baking sheet and cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

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Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.

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To make the sauce heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

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Add and onion and garlic and cook for 2-5 minutes or until onion is tender.

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Stir in red pepper flakes and tomato paste and cook for another minute.

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Stir in bourbon and the next 5 ingredients an cook stirring until sugar dissolves.

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Bring the sauce to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half.

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Season with salt and pepper.

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Let cool.

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Puree in blender until smooth.

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Prepare grill by placing a 9 x 12 inch disposable alum.

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Ingredients

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pork ribs, vegetable oil, brown sugar, kosher salt, pepper, paprika, mustard powder, celery seed, onion, garlic cloves, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, bourbon, canned tomato, vinegar, worcestershire sauce, water