Baby Back Ribs With Spiced Apple-Cider Mop
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
Source: Weber's Big Book of Grilling
Serves 3 peopleIngredients
- Mop:
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1/4 cup minced shallot
- 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper, seeds removed
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- Ribs:
- 4 lbs baby back rib racks (2-3 racks)
- kosher salt
- fresh ground black pepper
Directions
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Make the mop: in a small pan, combine the apple cider, shallots, and jalapeno; bring to a boil.
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Cook over medium-high heat until about 1 cup liquid remains, 15-20 minutes.
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Add in the remaining mop ingredients, bring to a boil, and remove from the heat.
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Let ribs stand at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before grilling.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Grill, rib side down, over indirect medium heat until the meat is very tender and has pulled back from the ends of the bones, 1 ½ to 2 hours.
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Baste the ribs frequently with the mop throughout grilling time, but stop basting during the last 10 minutes.
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Remove from the grill and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing into individual ribs; serve warm.