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Preparation
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Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
Begin by trimming the ribs of any excess fat or sinew. Remove the thin membrane from the back side of the ribs and discard. Make the rub by combining the brown sugar, salt, chili powder, garlic and onion powder, paprika, cumin, white and cayenne pepper and cloves in a mixing bowl.
Set out a few large sheets of foil (one set for each slab). Place 1 rack on each sheet and divide the dry rub between each slab. Rub the mixture into the ribs on both sides, and then fold the foil over to form a sealed pouch around each rack. At this stage, make sure the racks are meat-side down. Place each pouch on a roasting tray and bake in the oven for 2 hours. After 2 hours, open up the foil and peel back so the ribs are exposed. Carefully turn the meat over so the meat side is on top.
To make root beer BBQ sauce, begin by reducing root beer over high heat until reduced to ¼ of its original volume, 8 to10 minutes. Allow to cool then combine all the ingredients in the pot. Gradually bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and gently simmer the sauce until thick and richly flavored, 10 to 15 minutes.
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