TownLine BBQ Pork Ribs

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   Lay the ribs on baking sheets and generously season with TownLine BBQ Rub on the top and bottom of the meat, shaking off any excess rub.

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   Preheat an indirect smoker or charcoal grill with hard wood lump charcoal to a temperature of 225 degrees.

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   Once the grill is to temperature, add chunks of hickory or oak for smoke.

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   Allow the wood to burn down to maintain your 225 degree temperature.

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   Place the ribs in the prepared smoker and close the cover.

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   (For a home grill, add a little wood to the coals and offset the fire to one side of the grill and cover.)

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   Do not touch for 1 hour.

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   Meanwhile, to make the Texas Mop Sauce, combine the TownLine BBQ Texas Mop Base with the TownLine BBQ Sauce.

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   After one hour open the smoker and baste the ribs (meat side up) with a generous brush of Texas Mop Sauce and sprinkle evenly with TownLine BBQ Rub.

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    Close the smoker and set a timer for 30 minutes and repeat the step.

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    Continue to do this for 3 hours.

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    Remove the ribs from the smoker and serve.

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    To reheat, baste the ribs with Texas Mop Sauce and put on a grill and cook over medium heat for approximately 15 minutes.

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    This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and may have been scaled down from a bulk recipe.

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    The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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    1/2 cup paprika

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    1/3 cup kosher salt

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    1/4 cup sugar

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    2 tablespoons mustard powder

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    1/4 cup chili powder

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    1/4 cup ground cumin

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    2 tablespoons black pepper

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    1/4 cup garlic powder

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    1/2 tablespoon cayenne powder

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    Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.

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    Use immediately, or store the rub in a tightly sealed container for up to 3 months.

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    Townline BBQ Texas Mop Base:

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    4 cups canola oil

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    1 cup apple juice

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    2 teaspoons salt

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    1 teaspoon black pepper

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    Combine the ingredients in a bowl.

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    Townline BBQ Sauce:

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    1/4 pound butter

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    1/2 cup minced garlic

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    3/4 cup minced onion

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    2 lemons, zested and chopped (zest only)

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    5 tablespoons lemon juice

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    4 1/3 cups ketchup

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    1 cup tomato juice

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    3/4 cup light brown sugar

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    6 tablespoons molasses

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    8 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce

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    1/2 cup chili powder

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    4 tablespoons white vinegar

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    1 1/2 tablespoons chipotle puree

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    3 cups water

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    Pinch of salt

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    In a heavy bottom 5 quart saucepot, melt the butter over medium heat.

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    Add the garlic and cook for 5 minutes.

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    Add the onion and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

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    Add the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes on low heat, stirring frequently not to burn.

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    Remove from the heat and cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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