Mexican Ribs

Ingredients

• 1 slab st. louis pork ribs
• ¼ cup light brown sugar
• 1 tbsp habanero chile powder
• ¼ cup ancho chile powder
• 1 tbsp mexican oregano
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp chipotle powder
• 1 habanero chile
• 1 ½ cups barbecue sauce
• ¼ cup tequila
• to taste mesquite chunks

Steps

1. Combine the sugar, chile powders, oregano, salt, and pepper.
2. Remove the membrane from the ribs.
3. Rub both sides with the mixture.
4. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to marinate.
5. Combine the tequila, habanero, and sauce.
6. Bring to a boil in a large saucepan over medium high heat.
7. Set aside.
8. Place enough mesquite chunks in a smoker to keep the temperature at 200°F.
9. Place the ribs in the smoker and cook 7 hours, basting every hour with the sauce mixture.
10. Brush the meat side liberally with the sauce mixture.
11. Place sauce side-down on a high grill and cook until well-browned.
12. Brush the other side with sauce and repeat 1 more time.
13. Slice the ribs into 1-rib portions.
14. Serve warm with the remaining sauce.