Root Beer-Glazed Baby Back Ribs

Directions

Step 1

Heat a small sauce pan to medium-high, add the soda and bring to a simmer until it is reduced by three quarters. Slowly add the barbecue sauce and vinegar.

Step 2

Cook for 2-3 minutes and then remove from the heat and set it aside.

Step 3

In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine all of the rub ingredients and mix well. Rub both sides of the slab of ribs with molasses. Then evenly coat the ribs with the rub.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 250° F.

Step 5

Wrap the ribs in non-stick aluminum foil. Place the foilwrapped ribs on a sheet pan and bake for about 3 hours. Remove from the oven and care- fully unwrap a section of the foil and test that the meat can easily be pulled from the bone. If it doesn’t pull away easily, return it to the oven for about 20 to 30 more minutes.

Step 6

Remove from the oven and remove the foil. Brush the slabs with the sauce.

Step 7

Raise the oven temperature to 450° F. Place the ribs back in the oven, uncovered. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the sauce starts to bubble and caramelize.

Step 8

Using a sharp knife, slice the ribs into portions between the bones and serve with additional sauce on the side.