Ingredients

  • 4 lbs pork ribs (approximately 2 large racks)
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 14 cup onion, minced
  • 1 12 cups water
  • 12 cup tomato paste
  • 12 cup white vinegar
  • 12 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 34 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon Jim Beam bourbon whiskey
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 14 teaspoon black pepper, coarse grind
  • 18 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 18 teaspoon paprika

Method

  • To make ribs cut each rack in half, so that you have half-racks.
  • Sprinkle tops and bottoms of each rack lightly with salt and more generously with pepper.
  • Wrap the ribs in aluminum foil and bake in preheated 300 degree oven for 2 1/2 hours.
  • As the ribs cook, make the suace by heating the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Saute' the onions for about 5 minutes or until they start to brown.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/4 hours, uncovered, or until sauce thickens.
  • Remove from heat and set aside until ribs are ready.
  • Preheat grill.
  • When the ribs are finished in the oven, the meat should have pulled back about 1/2" from ends of the bones.
  • Remove ribs from oven and let sit about 10 minutes or so, then remove ribs from foil and put on the grill.
  • Grill ribs for 3-4 minutes per side.
  • They should be slightly charred in a few spots when they are finished.
  • Brush BBQ sauce on the ribs while they are grilling, just before you serve them.
  • Don't add the sauce too early or it will burn.