Baby Back Ribs with Balsamic BBQ Sauce

By Lilylace

Recipe by Fabio Viviani
Yields: 6 servings

Ingredients

• ~~ DRY RUB Ingredients:
• 3 racks Babyback Ribs
• 12oz bottle beer
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tbsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp. smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp. black pepper
• 1 tbsp. dried oregano
• ~~ BBQ SAUCE Ingredients:
• 3 cups balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 tsp. Tabasco sauce
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp. smoked paprika
• 1 cup ketchup
• 3 cups of any basic BBQ sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Mix the herbs and spices together to create your rub.
Rub generously onto ribs, covering both sides.
Place ribs in a baking pan with raised sides.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Pour beer into pan, and seal the pan with foil.
Bake for 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, and remove from oven.
Open foil pouch carefully to release steam.

Balsamic BBQ Sauce
Yields: 3 quarts
In a medium saucepan, reduce vinegar and brown sugar to 1 cup.
Add remaining ingredients and stir thoroughly.
Simmer for 30-45 minutes.

Preheat outdoor grill to highest setting.
Grill ribs over high heat, brushing generously with BBQ sauce, until the ribs are caramelized.
~ Or ~
Spread BBQ sauce generously over ribs and bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven until the ribs are caramelized.