Shelly's Recipe

BABY BACK RIBS WITH SPICED APPLE CIDER MOP

Category: Ribs

For mop:
2 cups apple cider
1/4 cup minced shallots
1 tbsp minced jalapeño pepper, seeds removed
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp dark brown sugar
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

For ribs:
2 to 3 slabs baby back pork ribs, about 4 lb
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

To make mop: In a small saucepan combine apple cider, shallots, and jalapeño. Bring to a boil and cook over medium-high heat until about 1 cup of liquid remains, 15 to 20 minutes. Add remaining mop ingredients, bring to a boil, and remove from heat. (The mop may be made ahead and refrigerated until ready to use.)

Allow ribs to stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before grilling. Season with salt and pepper. Grill, rib side down, over Indirect Medium heat until meat is very tender and has pulled back from ends of bones, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Baste ribs frequently with mop throughout grilling time, but stop basting during last 10 minutes. Remove from grill and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into individual ribs. Serve warm. Serves 5