California Baby Back Ribs

The pineapple rum and molasses give these juicy baby backs a distinctive Caribbean touch--perfect for summer entertaining.


California Baby Back Ribs

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Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons
    brown sugar
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  • 1 to 2 tablespoons
    paprika
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  • 1 tablespoon
    garlic powder
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  • 2 to 4 teaspoons
    coarse black pepper
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  • 1-1/2 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    ground cumin
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  • 3-1/2 to 4 pounds
    pork loin back ribs
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  • 1 tablespoon
    cooking oil
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  • 1/2 cup
    chopped onion
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  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
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  • 1 8-ounce can
    tomato sauce
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  • 1/3 cup
    pineapple rum
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  • 1/3 cup
    light-flavored molasses
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  • 2 tablespoons
    Worcestershire sauce
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  • 2 tablespoons
    vinegar
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  • 2 teaspoons
    dry mustard
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  • 2 teaspoons
    chili powder
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Directions
1.
Combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, salt, and cumin together in a small bowl. Rub mixture into ribs. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours.
2.
Prepare grill for indirect grilling. Test for medium heat above the drip pan.
3.
Place ribs, bone sides down, on the lightly oiled rack of the grill directly over the drip pan. Cover and grill for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of the ribs registers 160 degree F.
4.
Meanwhile, for sauce, heat oil in a saucepan. Cook and stir onion and garlic for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in tomato sauce, rum, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, dry mustard, and chili powder. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until reduced to 1-1/2 cups, stirring occasionally.
5.
To serve, cut ribs into six portions. Spoon sauce over ribs. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 467, Total Fat 21 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Sodium 904 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 36 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 7%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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