February 6, 2011 Baby Back Ribs with Spiced Apple Cider Mop

Pretty much the exact recipe from Weber's Big Book of Grilling

I want my baby back baby back baby back ribs (barbecue sauce).  Plan on 1# of ribs per person.  We trek to Kincaid's for ribs - no matter the time of year, they carry really high quality ones.  We double this sauce so there is plenty.  Please, please make sure you have an extra propane tank, it's just that sad when you run out of propane.  I think roasted veggies, bread and brownies make a good meal, and a bottle or two of a big red works great.

For the mop:

2 cups apple cider
1/4 cup minced shallots
1 tbs minced jalapeno pepper, seeds removed
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tbs white wine vinegar
2 tbs tomato paste
1 tbs dark brown sugar
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/3 tsp freshly ground pepper
2 to 3 slabs baby back pork ribs, approx 4 pounds
more salt and pepper for seasoning

To make the mop:  in small saucepan combine cider, shallots and jalapeno.  Bring to boil and cook over medium high heat until 1 cup of liquid remains, approx 15 - 20 min.  Add remaining mop ingredients, bring to boil, and remove from heat.

Season ribs with salt and pepper, grill, rib side down, over indirect medium heat until meat is tender and pulled back from ends of bones, approx 2 hours.  Baste ribs frequently with mop throughout grilling time, but stop basting during last 10 minutes.  Remove from grill and allow to rest 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.