Pork Ribs with Barbecue Sauce

Name: Pork Ribs with Barbecue Sauce
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 2 slabs baby-back pork ribs (1 to 1 1/2 pounds each); Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; Vegetable oil, for grill; 1/2 cup Barbecue Sauce, plus more for serving; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon mustard powder; 1 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes; 3 tablespoons light-brown sugar; 2 cups ketchup; 1 cup Worcestershire sauce; 1 cup apple-cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon unsulfured molasses; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; (makes 3 cups)

December 22, 2011

Small and lean baby-back ribs are a quick-cooking (and very tender) alternative to spare ribs. If desired, coat them with your favorite spice rub before baking. Serve the ribs with any of the potato side dishes on page 284 or steamed corn on the cob.

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