Baby Back Ribs With Orange-Chipotle Glaze

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   Directions for Ribs:

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   Preheat your gas grill or charcoal to medium high heat.

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   Season the ribs liberally on both sides with spices.

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   Place the ribs on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes per side.

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   Remove the ribs from the grill and allow to cool.

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   (Or, if you prefer, you can broil in a conventional oven for 5 minutes per side.)

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

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   Wrap the ribs in plastic wrap, then in foil, place on a baking sheet, and bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.

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   Remove the ribs from the oven and allow to cool while still wrapped.

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    Prior to serving, spoon the Orange-Chipotle Glaze (see recipe below) over the ribs, liberally coating both sides.

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    Serve one slab of ribs per person, and pass the Orange-Chipotle Glaze at the table.

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    Directions for Glaze:

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    In a heavy 3-gallon non-reactive stockpot, reduce the orange juice to 1/4 cup.

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    Add the remaining ingredients and cook over medium-high heat until the sugar has melted and the sauce has reduced to 4 cups and coats the back of a spoon, about 20 - 30 minutes.

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    (Note: be sure to use a large pot as specified and also watch carefully while reducing the glaze - it has a tendency to over boil!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.