BARBECUE RUB FOR RIBS RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine the brown sugar, chili powder, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, the oregano, cayenne, garlic powder and onion powder in a small bowl and rub the mixture on both sides of the ribs. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. In a roasting pan, combine the broth and vinegar. Add the ribs to the pan. Cover with foil and tightly seal. Bake 2 hours. Remove the ribs from the pan and place them on a platter. Pour the liquid from the pan into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook until reduced by half. Add the barbecue sauce.
• Preheat an outdoor grill to medium high. Put the ribs on the grill and cook about 5 minutes on each side, until browned and slightly charred. Cut the ribs between the bones and toss them in a large bowl with the sauce. Serve hot.

Steps:

• Remove the membrane from the rack of ribs (see cook’s tip).Season both sides of the ribs with the rub, then cut between the bones to separate into four portions to fit into the inner pot.Add the root beer and ribs to the inner pot of the Quick Cooker. Lock the lid, select the BEEF/PORK setting, and press START.When the timer is up, let the steam release naturally for 10 minutes. Press the steam-release button to release any remaining pressure. Remove the ribs and keep warm.* Press CANCEL.Reserve 1 cup (250 mL) of the juices in the inner pot.* Stir together the barbecue sauce and reserved juices in the Quick Cooker, select the SEAR setting, and press START. Bring the sauce to a boil and cook uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.* Press CANCEL. Brush the ribs with ½ cup (125 mL) of the sauce. Serve the remaining sauce with the ribs.