SMOKIN' MAPLE BACON BEER BABY BACK RIBS

Steps:

• RIBS: Using a sharp knife, diamond score the membrane on the back side of the ribs.
• Rub both sides with BBQ seasoning, pressing the seasoning into the meat.
• Preheat the oven to 325F.
• Lay the ribs, meat side down, in a roasting pan.
• Lay 3- 4 orange slices on the back of each rib.
• Pour in beer& cover with lid or aluminum foil.
• Braise ribs in the oven for 2- 2 1/2 hours or until tender.
• Remove from oven& allow to cool.
• SAUCE: Fry diced bacon in a medium saucepan over medium heat until its half cooked.
• Add garlic, onion& jalapenos and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender.
• Pour beer into pan, stirring to loosen flavourful bits on the bottom.
• Bring mixture to a rolling boil; reduce heat to medium low& continue to boil until reduced by half.
• Add remaining ingredients& return to a boil; reduce heat to low& simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
• Seasonwith salt& set aside.
• GRILLING: Preheat grill to medium high.
• Remove ribs from pan, discarding orange slices& braising liquid.
• Grill ribs for 6- 8 minutes per side, until lightly charred.
• Baste both sides with reserved sauce.
• Turn grill heat down to medium low, close lid& allow ribs to slow roast for 10- 15 minutes until sauce is sticky& bubbling.
• Cut between every 3rd rib& toss with remaining sauce before serving with LOTS of damp finger towels.