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South Carolina Yellow Back Ribs
 
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Prep Time: 180 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 190 Minutes
Servings: 6
Sweet and tangy ribs that are a little spicy and some of my friends say are the ultimate! From Ted Reader's book, Sticky Fingers and Tenderloins . Used with his permission.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs baby back ribs (about 4 racks)
2 tablespoons your favourite your favorite barbecue rub
2 oranges, sliced
2 cups orange juice
yellow barbecue sauce
2 yellow bell peppers, seeded and diced
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
4 minced garlic cloves
1 cup prepared yellow mustard
3/4 cup cider vinegar
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Using a sharp knife, score a diamond pattern on the backside of the ribs.
3. Rub with BBQ rub pressing into the meat.
4. Lay ribs meat side down in a roasting pan.
5. Lay 3 or 4 slices of orange on the back of each slab.
6. Pour in orange juice.
7. Cover tightly with lid or foil and braise for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
8. Let cool slightly.
9. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring.
10. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 30 minutes or until reduced by one-third.
11. Puree the mixture in a blender until smooth.
12. Let cool.
13. Preheat grill to medium high.
14. Grill ribs for 6 to 8 minutes per side, basting with sauce.
15. Cut between every third rib and serve.
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