Pomegranate BBQ Ribs

INGREDIENTS

rack pork baby back ribs

1 1/2 tsp

kosher salt (or 1 teaspoon table salt)

1 1/2 tsp

paprika

1 1/2 tsp

onion powder

1 1/2 tsp

garlic powder

1 1/4 tsp

dried thyme

1 1/4 tsp

dried oregano

1 tsp

black pepper, ground coarsely

1 1/2 tsp

ancho powder (optional)

1 tsp

cayenne pepper (optional)

2 cups

pomegranate juice

small can tomato paste

3 tbsp

molasses

3 tbsp

dry mustard

1 tbsp

cumin powder

4 cloves

garlic, minced

Half a medium onion, finely diced

1/4 cup

honey **

1/2

of a cherry or jalapeno pepper, minced (optional)

large lemon, juiced

Some of the dry rub to taste or just salt and pepper