BABY BACK RIBS

BABY BACK RIBS

INGREDIENTS:

2 slabs baby back ribs
***First Stage Dry Rub***
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup paprika
1/3 cup garlic powder
1/4 cup kosher salt
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons cumin

***Second Stage***
1 1/2 cup apple juice
1/2 cup liquid smoke

***Third Stage***
1/2 cup First Stage rub

***Finishing Glaze***
1 1/2 cup barbecue sauce

PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Combine First Stage rub and mix well. Generously apply rub onto the front and back sides of ribs. Gently pat to ensure that rub will adhere. Place ribs meat-side up on a broiler or sheet pan and bake for 2 hours.

Remove ribs from oven. Place each rib meat-side down on its own doubled aluminum foil square. Foil should be large enough to completely wrap rib. Pour the apple juice mixed with liquid smoke over each rib. At the same time wrap and seal each rib tight. Return to the oven for 1 hour.

Remove wrapped ribs from oven. Remove from foil and apply a medium coat of the Third Stage rub to the meat-side of the ribs. Place uncovered in the oven meat-side up for 30 minutes.

Remove ribs from oven and increase oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Brush finishing glaze on both sides of ribs. Place ribs in oven for 10 minutes, or until sauce caramelizes.