Ingredients:
3 tbsp. firmly packed brown sugar
3 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. basil leaves
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. sea salt, Mediterranean coarse grind
1/4 tsp. pepper, red crushed
2 each pork baby back ribs, white membrane removed
1 cup passion fruit nectar
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
Cooking Directions:
- Mix brown sugar, cocoa powder, chili powder, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and red pepper in small bowl. Rub spice rub evenly on ribs.
- Wrap each rack tightly in foil. Place in roasting pan.
- Bake in preheated 300°F oven 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until ribs are very tender.
- Meanwhile, bring passion fruit nectar and barbecue sauce to simmer in small saucepan on medium heat. Simmer for 30 minutes or until the sauce is reduced by half.
- Remove foil from ribs. Place ribs on grill over medium heat.
- Grill 5 minutes per side or until ribs are evenly browned, brushing occasionally with barbecue sauce.
Courtesy of McCormick for Chefs
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