Exotic Spice-Rubbed Bbq

• 3 lbs baby back ribs, trimmed of fat,
• 5 whole star anise,
• 1 tbs whole cloves,
• 1 tbs whole cardamon seeds,
• 1 tsp whole allspice,
• 1 tsp cinnamon,
• 1 tsp fresh-ground nutmeg,
• 4" fresh ginger root, cut into 1/4" pieces,
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed,
• 1 cup orange juice,
• 1 tbs balsamic vinegar,
• 1 tbs molasses

1. 1. Using a spice grinder, coffee grinder, mini-cuisinart, or mortar and pestle, grind together the first 4 spices until fairly fine. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and garlic and continue grinding until spices make a paste.
2. 2. Massage ribs liberally with paste, put in a sealed plastic bag and refrigerate for 24 hours.
3. 3. Let ribs come to room temperature to give spices additional time to soak in.
4. 4. Put ribs in Pyrex or other oven-going pan, pour orange juice over ribs, cover with aluminum foil, and bake at 300 degrees for 45 minutes.
5. 5. After ribs have baked, scrape spice paste off, and put it in a small pan with the orange juice and other accumulated juices from baking, vinegar, and molasses. Reduce this basting sauce by one third.
6. 6. Meanwhile, set up your grill so that you can grill the ribs on indirect heat. For a gas grill, this means that there should be flames on either side, but not directly underneath the meat.
7. 7. Baste ribs with reduced sauce and cook in covered grill for 20-30 minutes, turning and basting frequently.
8. 8. Enjoy. These ribs have a mysterious smoky spice flavor that is addictive!

back ribs, star anise, cardamon seeds, allspice, cinnamon, freshground nutmeg, fresh ginger root, garlic, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, molasses

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/exotic-spice-rubbed-bbq-1224105 (may not work)