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 Pork Ribs with Spiced Apple-Cider Mop

A "mop" is a seasonal basting sauce for barbecued meats. This one is sure to become a summer classic in your backyard.

2 cups apple cider	2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup minced shallots	2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno	freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar	salt
1/4 cup ketchup	2 slabs pork ribs

To make the mop: In a saucepan, combine the apple cider, shallots and jalapeno. Simmer until reduced to 1 cup, about 30 minutes. Add the brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar and tomato paste. Bring to a simmer and season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill.

Season ribs with salt and epper. Grill for 15 minutes over Direct Medium heat to seal in juices, turning once halfway through grilling time. Continue grilling over Indirect Medium heat for 1 to 1.25 hours more, basting frequently with mop mixture.

Makes 4 servings

Note: Wear a long, flame-resistant barbecue mitt and use a basting brush to carefully baste ribs with the mop mixture.

Try it with... Wine: A Gewurztraminer from Alsace Beer: A Belgian-style beer made with raspberries, cranberries or peaches.