Dry-rub Barbecue Side Ribs

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
• 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
• 1/2 stick cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup paprika (hot, sweet or smoked)
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh ground pepper
• 2 racks lamb side ribs (about 6 lbs)

Recipe

• 1 preheat one side of grill on medium (or if roasting, preheat oven to 325f).
• 2 in small pan, toast cumin and coriander seeds over medium heat until a fragrance is emitted, about 3 minutes. grind cumin, coriander and cinnamon stick in a spice mill until fine. combine all spices together.
• 3 to prepare ribs, pull away membrane on underside of racks (this can be initially loosened with a fork, then pulled holding it with a paper towel if slippery.) rub spice rub over top and under side of ribs, rubbing in well with hands.
• 4 place ribs on side of grill without direct heat and cover (the convection current will cook the ribs, but they will not scorch , as they are not in contact weith direct heat). cook for 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hours, until tender when pierced with a fork. if oven-roasting, place ribs on a foil-lined baking tray and bake for about 2 hours.
• 5 slice ribs and place on a platter to serve.