G. Garvin's Ribs, Salad and Cake

May 28, 2007 — -- Makes 6-8 servings.

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Sprinkle baby back ribs with ½ cup of the barbecue spice blend. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

2. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. In a bowl, mix together the water, lemon juice, honey, liquid smoke and remaining ½ cup barbecue spice blend.

3. Grill baby back ribs over medium-high direct heat for 2 to 5 minutes per side or until browned, basting them occasionally with lemon juice mixture.

4. Lay out four 2-foot-long sheets of foil, overlapping by 2 inches to form one large sheet. Place ribs together on sheet and wrap securely. Place on a large baking pan. Bake for 2 ½ hours or until meat is tender. Serve with homemade bourbon barbecue sauce.

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. In a sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add jalapeno, garlic, and shallot; sauté until browned.

2. Pour in ketchup, then the bourbon (CAUTION: Using bourbon or any alcohol may ignite flames in the pan.) Stir in orange juice, molasses and cola; mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and sauce thickens.