Raise the Roof with the Best Ribs in Town from The Barefoot Bistro

Patti Hilton of the Barefoot Bistro shares the recipe she uses for ribs and a stir fry that will knock you off your rockers! 

Patti Hilton of the Barefoot Bistro shares the recipe she uses for ribs and a stir fry that will knock you off your rockers!  Stop by and see Patti and the crew at The Barefoot Bistro, located at 3914 Highway 17 South in Myrtle Beach.  They have daily specials and entertainment.  Click here for their menu.  Call 843-663-0534 for reservations!

Barbecue Rub for Ribs:

2.5 tsp paprika powder
2 tsp garlic powder (sub with onion powder)
1.5 tsp onion powder (sub with garlic powder)
1 tsp cayenne pepper (omit for not spicy)
1.5 tsp dried thyme
1.5 tsp dried oregano
1.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper

Ribs

2 – 2.5kg / 4 – 5lb pork ribs (2 racks)
3/4 cup sweet alcoholic apple cider (hard cider), or apple juice (Note 2)
1 TBSP olive oil

Homemade Barbecue Sauce

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar (Note 3)
1 1/2 cups tomato ketchup (or Aussie tomato sauce)
1/2 cup water (or use remaining apple cider!)
1 1/2 tbsp molasses, orginal (not blackstrap, Note 4)
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tsp mustard powder
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp Tabasco or cayenne pepper (optional, for spiciness)

Place all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes or until thickened.
Adjust to taste: sweetness with brown sugar / honey, salt and sour with vinegar. Use for glazing ribs and as a sauce for serving.