Baby Back Ribs with Molasses Glaze
Ingredients:
1 C Molasses
1/2 C Apple juice
1 Tbsp Garlic- minced
2 Tsp Black pepper
2 ea Baby back rib racks- membrane removed- Click here for a membrane removal tutorial.
1 C Spice Union Barbeque Spice Rub
1/2 C Melted Butter
Prepare the molasses glaze:
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Combine molasses, apple juice, minced garlic and black pepper in a saute pan.
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Bring contents to a slow boil and reduce to 3/4 Cup. Set aside.
Prepare the baby back ribs:
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Preheat your smoker to 225°F; per the manufacturer's directions.
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Liberally season both sides of the rib racks with Spice Union's Barbeque Spice Rub.
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Place ribs in the smoker.
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Cook the ribs for 3 hours at 225°F.
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After the initial 3 hours, place each rib rack onto a large sheet of aluminum foil.
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Gently brush each rib rack with melted butter and wrap tightly in the aluminum foil.
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Return the ribs to the smoker and cook for an additional 2 hours at 225°F.
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After the two hours of cooking the ribs in the foil, remove the rib racks from the aluminum foil and place them back into the smoker.
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Smoke the ribs for an additional 30 minutes at 225°F.
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Glaze the ribs with the molasses glaze.
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Continue to smoke the ribs for a final 30 minutes at 225°F.
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The ribs will be done when the meat pulls back exposing about 1/3 inch of the rib bones.
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Apply another coat of molasses glaze to the ribs just before serving.
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Serve with your favorite sides and plenty of napkins!