Follow these steps for perfect results
baby back pork ribs
racks
lemon
juiced
kosher salt
to taste
black pepper
freshly ground
lager-style beer
unsalted butter
garlic
thinly sliced
chipotle chile powder
Thai sweet chile sauce
such as Mae Ploy
light brown sugar
packed
rice vinegar
not seasoned
water
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Place the ribs meat-side down on a cutting board.
Insert a paring knife between the membrane and the bones on one end of each rack, then loosen the membrane and pull it off.
Rub the ribs with the lemon juice.
Sprinkle evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
Place the ribs bone-side down in a large roasting pan.
Add the beer.
Cover tightly with foil.
Transfer to the oven and roast until the meat pulls away from the bone, about 1 hour.
Meanwhile, make the sauce: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly golden, about 2 minutes.
Add the chile powder and cook 1 minute.
Stir in the chile sauce, brown sugar, vinegar and 1 cup water and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened and reduced by half, about 40 minutes.
Remove the ribs from the oven.
Increase the temperature to 400 degrees F.
Uncover the pan; carefully pour out the cooking liquid.
Stir 1/4 cup cooking liquid into the sauce, then discard the rest of the liquid.
Generously brush the ribs with the sauce.
Return the pan to the oven and continue roasting, uncovered, until the ribs are golden brown and tender, about 35 minutes.
Transfer the ribs to a cutting board and slice.
Return to the roasting pan.
Pour the remaining sauce on top and toss.
Expert advice for the best results
For extra smoky flavor, finish the ribs on a grill.
Adjust the amount of chile powder to control the spice level.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Sauce can be made ahead of time.
Arrange ribs on a platter, drizzled with remaining sauce, and garnished with chopped cilantro.
Serve with coleslaw and potato salad.
Serve with corn on the cob.
Hops can cut through the richness
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