Smoky Cranberry Ribs

By r_wade1

Ingredients

• SAUCE:
• 4-1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons fennel seed
• 1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 6 pounds pork baby back ribs
• 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
• 1-1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 1 small sweet onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup ketchup

Preparation

Step 1

•In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, combine the first nine ingredients; grind until fennel and caraway seeds are crushed. Set aside 4 teaspoons for sauce.
• Rub remaining spice mixture over ribs. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Wrap ribs in a large piece of heavy-duty foil (about 28 in. x 18 in.); seal tightly. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place ribs over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until tender.
• In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, brown sugar, vinegar, onion and reserved spice mixture. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes; cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; add ketchup. Cover and process until smooth. Set aside 1 cup sauce for serving.
• Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Carefully remove ribs from foil. Place over direct heat; baste with some of the sauce. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 20-30 minutes or until browned, turning and basting occasionally. Serve with reserved sauce. Yield: 6 servings.

I cooked wrapped in foil @ 275 for an hour increased temp to 350 until done.






Nutritional Facts 1 serving with 3 tablespoons sauce equals 1,023 calories, 62 g fat (23 g saturated fat), 245 mg cholesterol, 1,936 mg sodium, 63 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 51 g protein.