Ingredients

  • 2 (2 lb) baby back rib racks
  • fresh coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground red chili pepper
  • 2 1⁄4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1⁄2 cup minced onion
  • 1 1⁄2 cups water
  • 1⁄2 cup tomato paste
  • 1⁄2 cup white vinegar
  • 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 1⁄2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 1⁄4 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
  • 2 teaspoons whiskey
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon dark molasses
  • 1⁄2 tablespoon ground red chili pepper

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  • Cut each full rack of ribs in half, so that you have 4 half racks.
  • Sprinkle salt and pepper (more pepper than salt), and 1 tablespoon chili pepper over meat.
  • Wrap each half rack in aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 2 1/2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Cook and stir the onions in oil for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in water, tomato paste, vinegar, brown sugar, honey, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Season with 2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, liquid smoke, whiskey, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, dark molasses, and 1/2 tablespoon ground chili pepper.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat.
  • Simmer for 1 1/4 hours, uncovered, or until sauce thickens.
  • Remove from heat, and set sauce aside.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
  • Remove the ribs from the oven, and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Remove the racks from the foil, and place on the grill.
  • Grill the ribs for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
  • Brush sauce on the ribs while they're grilling, just before you serve them (adding it too early will burn it).

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