Ingredients

  • 1 x rack baby back pork ribs - (1 3/4 to 2 lbs cut 2-rib sections Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/4 tsp grnd cumin
  • 1 c. purchased barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 c. minced fresh cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped red onion
  • 2 Tbsp. bourbon
  • 2 tsp chili pwdr

Method

  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat).
  • Sprinkle ribs with salt, pepper and 1/2 tsp.
  • cumin.
  • Place ribs, meaty-side up, on grill.
  • Cover and grill 10 min.
  • Meanwhile, mix barbecue sauce, cilantro, onion, bourbon, chili pwdr and remaining 3/4 tsp.
  • cumin in heavy small saucepan; bring to boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Place saucepan at edge of grill to keep sauce hot.
  • Turn ribs meaty-side down.
  • Cover and grill till cooked through, about 10 min.
  • Turn ribs over again; brush meaty side generously with sauce.
  • Cover and grill ribs till sauce sets thickly, about 3 min longer.
  • Divide ribs between plates.
  • Serve with remaining sauce.
  • This recipe yields 2 servings;
  • can be doubled.
  • Comments: Thin slices of sweet potato can be grilled alongside the ribs, then drizzled with maple syrup.
  • Have coleslaw and corn bread on the side, too.
  • End with lemon meringue pie.