Nice RACK!

Served at 6:15 PM this evening. DAMN were they good. Perfect day for a nice RACK.

Hey, ya never know. ;-)

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I use a base recipe from (forget where) and add a few ingredients of my own (like Amaretto, Coca Cola and JD, about 1/4 to 1/2 cup each).

6 tbsp dark brown packed sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp yellow mustard
1/2 cup Coca Cola
1/4 cup Amaretto
1/4 cup Jack Daniels
1 tbsp liquid smoke
1 tbsp pure chili powder
2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp garlic powder (or one clove minced garlic, which is what I use)
1 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp ground cloves
4 cups ketchup
salt/pepper

Mix all ingredients except the ketchup and simmer for 5-10 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly, uncovered.
Stir ketchup in, boil, stir well
Reduce heat and simmer 30 min - 1 hr.

The sauce keeps for about 7-8 months.

I love, love, love to barbeque, especially ribs. Next time I do, I'm gonna use this!!! :9

Really, though, talk about a sauce that does wonders in enhancing the flavor of the meat. And experiment with what you like - the original recipe called for dark rum instead of the Amaretto.

It's great for barbecuing and dipping.

sounds divine:9

I need to learn how to grill/smoke them. You're making me drool!

At least 3 years to be exact until I get them to where they're restaurant quality perfect every time.

Simple rule for baby backs (and I only use babys; spares are a giant pain in the ass and take too much time and rack space) is 3 1/2 hours (2 hours smoke and then 1 1/2 slather/mop), 1 3/4 hours (mop one last time with mix (usually a simple marinade of worc sauce, soy, white vinegar, Italian seasoning and water) then wrap ribs in crimped Reynolds wrap mini ovens, where they steam/simmer in their own juices), 25 minutes (BBQ sauce).

Temp is constant at an average of 225 during the smoking, slightly higher during the wrapping and 225 during the saucing. I use hardwood charcoal and apple/cherry smoking chips.

It's a mess and a clean-up's a bitch, but it's well worth it in the end.

Want to come over to my house and cook some up?

I'd also have to sleep on the couch - the prep is an overnight thing.

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