Savory Bison Ribs with Merlot Barbecue Sauce

Great ribs with a wonderful flavour.

  • 2 racks -about 4 pounds (2 kg) of bison ribs
  • Salt, pepper and coarsely ground garlic powder to taste

Merlot Barbecue Sauce

  • 2/3cup (155 ml) catsup
  • ¼ cup (60 ml)) dark brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp (40 ml) Merlot
  • 2 tbsp (40 ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1tbsp (20 ml) cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) chili powder
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) dry mustard
  • 1 tsp (5ml) ground mace or nutmeg
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml) of salt
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml) of red pepper sauce

Method

Merlot Barbecue Sauce:

  1. In small bowl, combine all ingredients. (Makes about 1 ¼ cups (300 milliliters)) Cut between ribs and serve.

Ribs:

  1. Season with Merlot Barbecue Sauce 
  2. Place bison ribs meat side up on a roasting rack in a pan. 
  3. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. 
  4. Roast in preheated 375º F (190ºC) oven for 30 minutes. 
  5. Reduce heat to 325º F (170ºC) and roast additional 30 minutes. 
  6. Roast an additional 30 minutes at 325ºF (170ºC) basting ribs generously every 10 minutes.

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