By Phyllis Judice Pitre

           
                       Low and Slow Ribs

COOKING TIME

Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours

INGREDIENTS

1 Tbsp each seasoned salt and sugar
1 1/2 tsp each salt-free chili powder and onion powder
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 racks baby-back ribs (about 3 3/4 lb)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup barbecue sauce

PREPARATION

1. Heat oven to 300°F. You'll need a large roasting pan and a rack.

2. In a cup, mix seasoned salt, sugar, chili and onion powders, and pumpkin pie spice. Rub all over ribs; place ribs rounded side up on rack in pan.

3. Pour water into bottom of roasting pan; cover with foil and bake 2 1/2 to 3 hours until ribs are very tender.

4. Heat outdoor grill. Brush ribs with 1/2 the barbecue sauce. Grill 5 minutes or until lightly charred, turning as needed and brushing with remaining sauce. Cut into individual ribs to serve.

Tip: The ribs can be cooked 2 days ahead, then covered and refrigerated. To serve, let ribs sit out on the counter for 10 minutes (while the grill heats), then follow step 4

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