INGREDIENTS
The ribs::
1 1/2 cups
water
2
each) bottles lager or pale ale
1/4 cup
robust (strong) molasses
8
fresh thyme sprigs
2 tbsp
honey
2 cloves
garlic, sliced
2
bay leaves
2 tbsp
kosher salt
1 tsp
freshly ground black pepper
2
racks baby back ribs, cut in half (about 24 ribs total)
The sauce::
1 tbsp
canola oil
1
small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves
garlic, minced
1 cup
red wine vinegar
1 cup
ketchup
1/4 cup
robust (strong) molasses
1/4 cup
water
1/2 cup
bourbon
2 tbsp
(packed) brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp
kosher salt
1 tsp
freshly ground black pepper