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This recipe takes time but it is well worth it.

4 Slabs of loin back or spare pork ribs
8 ounces of apple juice ( put juice in a spray bottle)
Dry Rub ( Recipe below)
BBQ Sauce ( Recipe Below)


Dry Rub: ( Prepare 12 – 24 hours prior to grilling)

1 cup salt

2/3 cup paprika

2/3 cup sugar

2/3 cup packed brown sugar

1 tablespoon ground mustard

2 teaspoons white or black pepper

3/4 teaspoon ground celery seed

2 teaspoons powdered onion

2 teaspoons powdered garlic

Mix all the ingredients. Generously sprinkle both sides of the ribs with the rub and massage it in. Place ribs in aluminum foil and let sit at least 12 hours, refrigerated, before grilling.

BBQ Sauce – ****Prepare while ribs are on the grill or smoker****
1 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup molasses
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (5.5 ounce) can tomato juice
4 tablespoons coconut rum (I prefer the Malibu Rum )
In a blender or food processor, combine the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, molasses, brown sugar, onion, garlic powder, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, tomato juice, and coconut rum. Puree until smooth, and transfer to a saucepan. Place saucepan on the stove over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 1 hour, or to desired thickness


Directions for ribs:
Preheat grill or smoker to 275 degrees.
Remove ribs from refrigerator and place on grill in the foil, away from direct heat.
Maintain the temperature at 250- to 275-degrees for 1 hour and 30 minutes,
Open foil and spray ribs with apple juice. Close foil and return to grill.
Spray with apple juice again every 30 minutes until ribs are done.
Remove ribs from the grill and foil and brush them well with barbecue sauce ( to your preference) and put them back on the grill (no foil)for about 10 minutes. Let ribs sit for 5 minutes before cutting.
** Remaining BBQ sauce can be used for “sopping” .