Renaissance Ribs
These Italian-spiced baby back ribs will satisfy your craving for a little something extra and a bonus for people who aren’t turkey lovers. They are so good, that they may become your new tradition for Thanksgiving! But be forewarned, they are much too good to cook only once a year!
Charcoal: Indirect
Gas: Indirect/Medium heat
4 racks baby back ribs
juice from 2 lemons
2 cups water
¼ cup your favorite favorite Italian spice rub
Favorite barbecue sauce, optional
Remove silver skin from back of ribs. Combine lemon juice and 2 cups water and set aside. Rub the juiced lemons over front and back of ribs and place ribs in marinade for 30 minutes. Remove from marinade and rub front and back with BBQ rub. Can be done up to one day in advance.
Place ribs in center of the cooking grate or in a rib rack.Grill 1 to 1 ½ hours or till tender, brushing with sauce if desired during the last 20 minutes of grilling time.To serve, cut ribs into 2- or 3-rib portions.
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