Blueberry-Glazed Ribs

Name: Blueberry-Glazed Ribs
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 6 - 8
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 1 1/2 tsp. onion powder; 1 1/2 tsp. Black pepper; kosher salt; 4 meaty racks of baby back ribs; 4 tbsp. unsalted butter; 2 Sage sprigs; 8 thyme sprigs; 1 medium onion; 2 large garlic cloves; 1/2 c. red wine vinegar; 2 c. Perfect Blueberry Syrup; 1 tsp. Hot sauce

By Grace ParisiPublished: Jul 30, 2010

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Yields:

6 - 8

Cook Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 30 mins

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Blueberry glaze makes the edges on these ribs nice and sticky.

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Ingredients

1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp. onion powder
1 1/2 tsp. Black pepper
kosher salt
4 meaty racks of baby back ribs
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
2 Sage sprigs
8 thyme sprigs
1 medium onion
2 large garlic cloves
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 cups Perfect Blueberry Syrup
1 tsp. Hot sauce

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and position shelves in the upper and lower thirds. In a bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and 1 1/2 tablespoons of salt. Set the ribs on 2 rimmed baking sheets and rub with the spices. Cover with foil and roast for 1 hour and 30 minutes, until tender, switching the pans halfway through. Pour off the liquid in the pans.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt the butter. Tie the sage and thyme sprigs together with kitchen string. Add the onion, garlic, and herb bundle to the saucepan and cook over moderate heat until the onion is softened, 8 minutes. Add the vinegar and bring to a boil. Add the Perfect Blueberry Syrup and hot sauce and simmer over moderately low heat until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, 10 minutes. Discard the herb bundle.
3. Step 3Preheat the broiler. Working with one sheet of ribs at a time, brush the underside of each rack with some glaze and broil until browned. Flip the ribs and repeat on the other side. Transfer the baking sheet to the bottom shelf of the oven. Repeat with the remaining ribs. Transfer the ribs to a work surface and slice between the bones. Mound the ribs on a platter. Pass the remaining glaze at the table.