APPLE-GLAZED BARBECUED BABY BACK RIBS

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Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup(s) dark brown sugar
4 teaspoon(s) garlic salt
4 teaspoon(s) pure ancho chile powder
2 teaspoon(s) salt
1 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon(s) celery salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground white pepper
1/2 cup(s) apple cider
1/4 cup(s) apple jelly, melted
1/4 cup(s) honey
2 rack(s) (about 4 pounds) baby back ribs
1 cup(s) prepared barbecue sauce

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup of the sugar with the garlic salt, chile powder, salt, black pepper, celery salt, cayenne, cinnamon, and white pepper. Transfer 1 tablespoon of the spice mix to a medium bowl and whisk in the cider, apple jelly, honey, and the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar. Pull the membrane off the underside of each rib rack using a towel to grasp the corner. On a rimmed baking sheet, rub the ribs with the remaining spice mix; bake, meaty side up, for 2 1/2 hours. Pour the cider mixture over the ribs and turn to coat. Tightly cover with foil and bake for 1 hour. Light a grill. Uncover the ribs and brush with the barbecue sauce; grill over moderate heat, turning and brushing, until glazed, 15 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes, then cut between the bones and serve.