Sweet Money Tabasco Loin Back Ribs

Directions

1. Preheat grill, smoker, or oven to 250F
2. Remove ribs from packaging
3. Pull membrane off the bottom/bone side of ribs (use a paper towel to get a good grip)
4. Sprinkle both sides of the ribs with Tabasco Original Red (will act as a “glue” for the rub) – the more Tabasco you use the more heat your ribs will have
5. Coat ribs thoroughly with Big Poppa Smokers Sweet Money Championship Rub (to taste)
6. Let the rub/salt “sweat” into the ribs until they are shiny, about 5 minutes
7. Put ribs into the smoker (indirect heat) – cook for 3.5 to 4 hours
8. While the ribs are cooking, make the sauce
9. In a small saucepan, combine 1 bottle of Granny’s sauce, a jar of Tabasco HOT Pepper Jelly, and 2 teaspoons of Tabasco Original Red
10. Mix the sauce ingredients together over medium/high until the sauce starts to bubble. Reduce heat and simmer for a few minutes. Stir to avoid burning
11. Set sauce aside (will use for basting on smoker/plating later)
12. After 3.5 hours, check ribs for the desired tenderness
13. Rib racks should have good “bend” in them, but should not be falling off the bone. The meat should be pulling back from the end of the bones. You can also test the doneness with a kebab skewer – if the skewer slides in and out smoothly with little resistance, ribs should be done
14. Remove ribs from smoker
15. Baste both sides of ribs with sauce
16. Put the sauced ribs back into the smoker to “set” the sauce for about 5 minutes
17. Pull ribs from the smoker, rest for 5-10 minutes
18. Add more sauce (to taste)
19. Slice and serve