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RIBS: Using a sharp knife, diamond score the membrane on the back side of the ribs.
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Rub both sides with BBQ seasoning, pressing the seasoning into the meat.
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Preheat the oven to 325F.
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Lay the ribs, meat side down, in a roasting pan.
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Lay 3- 4 orange slices on the back of each rib.
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Pour in beer& cover with lid or aluminum foil.
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Braise ribs in the oven for 2- 2 1/2 hours or until tender.
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Remove from oven& allow to cool.
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SAUCE: Fry diced bacon in a medium saucepan over medium heat until its half cooked.
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Add garlic, onion& jalapenos and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender.
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Pour beer into pan, stirring to loosen flavourful bits on the bottom.
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Bring mixture to a rolling boil; reduce heat to medium low& continue to boil until reduced by half.
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Add remaining ingredients& return to a boil; reduce heat to low& simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
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Seasonwith salt& set aside.
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GRILLING: Preheat grill to medium high.
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Remove ribs from pan, discarding orange slices& braising liquid.
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Grill ribs for 6- 8 minutes per side, until lightly charred.
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Baste both sides with reserved sauce.
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Turn grill heat down to medium low, close lid& allow ribs to slow roast for 10- 15 minutes until sauce is sticky& bubbling.
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Cut between every 3rd rib& toss with remaining sauce before serving with LOTS of damp finger towels.
