Ribs with Big Daddy Rub

Ingredients

• 2 cups apple cider 
• 2 tablespoons pepper black freshly ground
• 3 cups brown sugar 
• 2 tablespoons buttermilk 
• 2 tablespoons cayenne 
• 2 tablespoons chili powder hot
• 2 liters coca-cola recommended: Coca-Cola
• 0.3 cup granulated sugar 
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin 
• 0.3 cup kosher salt 
• 1 teaspoon juice of lemon 
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest 
• 1 tablespoon pepper flakes red
• 2 tablespoons pepper flakes red
• 0.3 cup paprika smoked
• 4 cups water 
• 5 pounds st. louis style

Equipment

• bowl
• oven
• pot
• roasting pan
• grill
• aluminum foil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Rub ribs with 1 cup Big Daddy Rub until evenly coated on both sides. Allow ribs to marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
3. Place ribs in 2 large roasting pans and cover with the cola and water. Cover with foil and cook in oven for 1 1/2 hours.
4. Remove ribs from oven and allow to cool. Slice ribs into individual-size pieces.
5. Preheat grill over medium-high heat.
6. Place ribs on the grill.
7. Brush on apple cider-buttermilk sauce. Cook for additional 5 minutes.
8. In a large bowl, toss ribs with another 1 cup of rub until well coated.
9. Spread ribs out on a sheet tray and bake in the oven for an additional 20 minutes until caramelized.
10. Serve alongside Apple Cider Buttermilk Sauce, chipotle aioli, or harissa rouille.
11. In a medium sized bowl, mix all ingredients until well combined.
12. In a medium pot add apple cider, sugar and red pepper on medium high heat. Reduce by half.
13. Pour mixture into a separate bowl.
14. Add buttermilk.
15. Mix thoroughly and add lemon juice and zest.