Balsamic Baby Back Ribs

By MooK

Ingredients

• RUB:
• 1/4 cup fresh flat- leaf parsley leaves, minced
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons maple flakes
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon freshly cracked pepper
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 sprig fresh oregano, leaves minced
• RIBS:
• 1 rack baby back ribs
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• BALSAMIC BARBECUE SAUCE:
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup aged balsamic vinegar, minimum 7 years old
• 30 ml whiskey (1 shot)
• 1 habanero chile, minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 red onion, minced

Preparation

Step 1

For the rub: To a bowl, add the parsley, brown sugar, maple flakes, smoked paprika, salt, cracked pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic and oregano. Mix well.

For the ribs: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place the ribs down on foil, brush with canola oil and massage with the rub. Wrap the foil tightly around the ribs, place in a roasting pan and roast for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Unwrap the ribs and cover with the balsamic barbecue sauce. Broil, uncovered, at 500 degrees F until the sauce is bubbling and caramelized, about 5 minutes.

For the sauce: Heat a pot on medium. Add the apple cider vinegar, ketchup, maple syrup, aged balsamic vinegar, whiskey, habanero, garlic and red onions. Stir and bring to a simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.