Apple Bacon Barbecued Ribs

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I got this from the fine cooking newsletter and i liked it better than my original rib recipe

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Steps

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For the sauce:.

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Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium-low heat until browned and crisp , 10 to 15 minutes , turning occasionally.

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Drain the bacon on paper towels and eat it whenever you like.

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Pour about one-half the bacon fat into a small saucepan and reserve the remaining fat in the skillet for the barbecue sauce.

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To the saucepan , add 1 / 2 cup of the apple juice and 2 tbs.

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Of the cider vinegar.

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Bring to a simmer over medium heat and then remove from the heat.

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Add the remaining 1 / 4 cup apple juice , 3 tbs.

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Cider vinegar , and the ketchup , worcestershire sauce , chile powder , paprika , cumin , celery seed , and pepper to the bacon fat in the skillet.

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Cook over medium-low heat , whisking until smooth.

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As soon as the barbecue sauce simmers , remove the skillet from the heat.

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For the ribs.

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Soak the wood chips in water for about 1 hour.

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Slide the blade of a dinner knife under the thin , translucent silverskin that covers the bone side of each rack.

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Lift and lo.

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Ingredients

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spareribs, kosher salt, dried ancho chile powder, sweet paprika, ground cumin, celery seed, fresh ground black pepper, bacon, apple juice, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, worcestershire sauce