Empty 3 tea bags into a bowl and combine the loose tea with 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Grate in the orange zest. Pat the ribs dry and trim the membrane from the underside. Rub the tea mixture over the ribs; place in a roasting pan, meat-side up, and bring to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Steep the remaining 3 tea bags in 2 cups boiling water, about 5 minutes. Discard the bags and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and the juice of half the orange. Pour the mixture around the ribs in the pan. Cover with foil and roast until tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, put the potatoes in a pot of salted water; bring to a simmer and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. Mix the mayonnaise and parsley in a large bowl. Grate in the zest of half the lemon; add the juice of the lemon half. Fold in the potatoes and add 11/2 teaspoons salt, and pepper to taste; refrigerate until ready to serve.
Remove the ribs from the oven and increase the temperature to 450. Pour the cooking liquid into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Baste the ribs with some of the liquid, then return to the oven and cook, uncovered, basting a few times, until the ribs are dark and glazed, 20 to 30 minutes.
When the remaining liquid in the saucepan is syrupy, add lemon juice to taste. Brush the ribs with the glaze. Cut the racks into pieces and serve with the potato salad.
Photograph by Stephanie Foley

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	582.39 Kcal (2438 kJ)
Calories from fat	246.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.38g	42%
Cholesterol	35.03mg	12%
Sodium	515.53mg	21%
Potassium	1355.46mg	29%
Total Carbs	71.38g	24%
Sugars	23.73g	95%
Dietary Fiber	5.65g	23%
Protein	13.25g	26%
Vitamin C	44.7mg	75%
Vitamin A	6.9mg	229%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	72.6mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	107.26 Kcal (449 kJ)
Calories from fat	45.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.04g	42%
Cholesterol	6.45mg	12%
Sodium	94.95mg	21%
Potassium	249.65mg	29%
Total Carbs	13.15g	24%
Sugars	4.37g	95%
Dietary Fiber	1.04g	23%
Protein	2.44g	26%
Vitamin C	8.2mg	75%
Vitamin A	1.3mg	229%
Iron	0.5mg	15%
Calcium	13.4mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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