Rattlesnake Ribs
Braising liquid and ribs: 4 qt Homemade beef stock; or canned
broth 3/4 c Red wine vinegar 1 tb Paprika 1 tb Cayenne pepper 1
1/2 tb Ground cumin 3 tb Tabasco sauce 1 1/4 tb Garlic powder 1
tb Ground ginger 1 c Tomato paste 1/4 c Honey 1 tb Salt 4 Slabs
baby back ribs (about -1-1/4 pounds each) Spice mixture: 1/4 c
Garlic salt 1 tb Ground white pepper 1/2 c Paprika 1/4 c Dry
mustard 1/4 c Red wine vinegar 1/4 c Worcestershire sauce 1/2 c
Beer Barbecue sauce: 1 c Chili sauce 1 c Ketchup 1/4 c Steak
sauce 1 tb Ground tamarind seeds or Worcestershire sauce 1 tb
Finely pressed garlic 1/4 c Finely grated fresh horseradish; or
2 tablespoons Prepared, well drained 3 tb Dry mustard 1 tb
Tabasco sauce 1 tb Molasses 1 tb Jalapeno salsa (see note) 1 tb
Red wine vinegar Note: Most supermarkets carry salsas in varying
degrees of hotness. For this dish, we recommend using one that
packs a substantial wallop. BARBECUE SAUCE: Combine all the
ingredients in a medium-size bowl, and whisk until the sauce is
well blended. Adjust seasonings to taste. Makes 3 cups. RIBS: 1.
Combine all the braising liquid ingredients in a large pot. Stir
well, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. 2. Add the ribs,
and simmer until tender but not falling apart, about 1 hour and
45 minutes. When done, carefully transfer the ribs to a baking
sheet. 3. Combine all the spice mixture ingredients in a
medium-size bowl, and stir to form a paste. (Add more beer if it
is too dry.) 4. Rub the paste over all surfaces of the ribs.
Wrap each slab in aluminum foil, dull side out, and refrigerate
until ready to cook. (These can be prepared up to 4 days in
advance.) 5. Preheat the oven to 400F, and prepare hot coals for
grilling. Place the rack 3 to 4 inches from the heat. 6. Cover a
baking sheet with aluminum foil and arrange the ribs on the
foil. Coat the ribs with 2 cups of the barbecue sauce, and bake
on the center rack of the oven for 10 minutes. 7. Transfer the
ribs to the grill, and cook long enough to char. Serve
immediately, with the remaining 1 cup barbecue sauce on the
side. 4 portions. Author's note: One of America's finest chefs,
Jimmy Schmidt -- of the Rattlesnake Club in Denver -- has made
these one of his signature dishes. The three sauces created deep
hot flavor -- these are real mean western ribs. Recipe from
Michelle M. Bass. Source: The New Basics Cookbook