| | Braising liquid and ribs: |
| 4 | qt | Homemade beef stock; or can ned broth |
| 3/4 | c | Red wine vinegar |
| 1 | tb | Paprika |
| 1 | tb | Cayenne pepper |
| 1 1/2 | tb | Ground cumin |
| 3 | tb | Tabasco sauce |
| 1 1/4 | tb | Garlic powder |
| 1 | tb | Ground ginger |
| 1 | c | Tomato paste |
| 1/4 | c | Honey |
| 1 | tb | Salt |
| 4 | | Slabs baby back ribs (about 1-1/4 pounds each) |
| | Spice mixture: |
| 1/4 | c | Garlic salt |
| 1 | tb | Ground white pepper |
| 1/2 | c | Paprika |
| 1/4 | c | Dry mustard |
| 1/4 | c | Red wine vinegar |
| 1/4 | c | Worcestershire sauce |
| 1/2 | c | Beer |
| | Barbecue sauce: |
| 1 | c | Chili sauce |
| 1 | c | Ketchup |
| 1/4 | c | Steak sauce |
| 1 | tb | Ground tamarind seeds; or w orcestershire sauce |
| 1 | tb | Finely pressed garlic |
| 1/4 | c | Finely grated fresh horserad ish; or 2 tablespoons |
| | Prepared, well drained |
| 3 | tb | Dry mustard |
| 1 | tb | Tabasco sauce |
| 1 | tb | Molasses |
| 1 | tb | Jalapeno salsa (see note) |
| 1 | tb | Red wine vinegar |
