Bourbon Barbecue Pork Ribs

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon pepper black
• 2 ounces bourbon 
• 0.3 cup brown sugar substitute (recommended: Sugar Twin brand)
• 1 small clove garlic minced
• 0.3 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 0.5 tablespoon hot sauce 
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt 
• 2 tablespoons liquid smoke 
• 1 teaspoon onion powder 
• 4 pounds pork ribs 
• 2 tablespoons onion red finely chopped
• 6 servings salt and pepper 
• 0.8 cup sugar substitute (recommended: Splenda)
• 6 ounces no sugar added tomato paste 
• 29 ounces no sugar added tomato sauce 
• 2 tablespoons vinegar white
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• oven
• whisk
• roasting pan
• grill
• aluminum foil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 290 degrees F.
2. Season the ribs liberally with salt and pepper on both sides and place in a proportionate size deep roasting pan.
3. Add 1 cup barbecue sauce and 2 cups water over the ribs until almost completely submerged; if not add a bit more sauce and water or use a smaller pan. Cover tightly with aluminum foil, place on center rack of the oven, and bake for about 2 hours or until meat is almost falling off the bone.
4. Remove, drain liquid immediately, and coat cooked ribs with fresh barbecue sauce. It is best to make the ribs a day ahead up to this point. Refrigerate overnight and bring to room temperature before grilling.
5. Preheat a grill to high.
6. Place ribs on grill and grill for just a few minutes on each side.
7. Serve.
8. Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisk well to combine. Reserve.