CREOLE SMOKED BABY BACK RIBS
The Rub
2 tablespoons of paprika (30ml)
1 tablespoon of dried thyme (15ml)
1 tablespoon of brown sugar (15ml)
1 tablespoon of garlic powder (15ml)
1 tablespoon of onion powder 555y2417f (15ml)
2 teaspoons of dry mustard (10ml)
2 teaspoons of celery seed (10ml)
Pinch of Cajun spice
Pinch of Cayenne
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (5ml)
1 teaspoon of salt (5ml)
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The Bourbon Sauce
2 tablespoons of bottled chili sauce (30ml)
¾ cup of hickory flavored BBQ sauce (175ml)
¼ cup of bourbon (60ml)
3 tablespoons of cider vinegar (45ml)
2 tablespoons of maple syrup (or honey) (30ml)
1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce (15ml)
1 teaspoon of Tabasco sauce (5ml)
2 racks baby back ribs (5lb or 2.5 kg)
4 handfuls of hickory wood chips
Combine the rub ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Pat all sides of the
beef ribs generously with the rub. Place in a sealable plastic bag and
refrigerate for at least 5 hours.
To make the bourbon sauce, place all of the ingredients with the exception of
the Tabasco
sauce, in a medium heavy bottomed sauce pan. Reduce slightly over medium heat
for 5-10 minutes. Stir in the Tabasco
to taste. This can be refrigerated until ready to use, but reheat before
serving.
Prepare Barbecue to 200ºF/100ºC using indirect heat.
If you are using charcoal, cook the coal until they are ash on the outside, but
still holding their shape.
For a gas grill, preheat the grill to high on one side leaving the other side
off.
Place the baby back ribs directly on the cool side of the grill and cook slowly
for approximately 2 hours until nicely browned and cooked through.
After 1 ½ hours, brush the ribs with the bourbon sauce every 15 minutes until
the allotted time has passed.
Yield: 4 servings