Sassy Baby Backs

Sassy Baby Backs
Makes approx. 1 cup; serves 4-6

2 tablespoons each garlic, onion, chili powder
2 tablespoons each paprika, salt, pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne
4 slabs (approximately 2-1/2 pounds) pork baby back ribs

Mix all dry ingredients and rub generously over ribs. Place ribs on baking sheet and bake in a 350º F oven on each side for 15 minutes. Remove ribs from oven. Coat ribs with Tennessee Favorite Barbecue Sauce (see recipe) and place back in oven for 1-1/2 to 2 hours in covered pan. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Chill overnight. Prepare medium-hot grill and grill ribs over indirect heat 2 minutes on each side. Serve.

Tennessee Favorite Barbecue Sauce
Makes approx. 2-1/2 cups

16 oz. basic barbecue sauce
1/2 cup bourbon (or 1/2 cup root beer or ginger ale)
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons molasses

Combine in a medium bowl.