Sweet Tea Baby Back Ribs

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Courtesy of deborah van treece, twisted soul

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Steps

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Heat tea in a sauce pan over medium heat.

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Add sugar and remaining brine ingredients.

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Heat through , stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves in tea.

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Pour brine into large bowl.

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Cool and refrigerate for 4 hours.

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Cut each rib in half and add to brine.

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Place in the fridge for 18 to 24 hours.

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Remove ribs from brine and pat dry.

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Place bone side on a cutting board and rub with rib spice.

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Turn rib over and rub other side with rib spice.

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Prep your grill for indirect grilling by placing coals on only one side of the grill.

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Cook over indirect heat for about 2 hours , turning often and checking flame for any small flare ups.

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Feel free to lightly brush ribs with your favorite sauce about 15 minutes prior to removing them from grill.

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Ingredients

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baby back ribs, tea, brown sugar, kosher salt, black peppercorns, bay leaves, garlic, clove, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, chili powder, cumin