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Mop Sauce

To mop or not to mop, that is the question. There seem to be two schools of thought about moppin’ ribs while they’re cookin’. Personally, I think that if the ribs look dry and thirsty you should mop ‘em. Mop sauce should never contain sugars that would burn before the ribs are cooked through. A good mop sauce is based on the spicy flavors of the rub.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 1 3/4 cups

Ingredients

1 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons All-Purpose Red Rub (page 167)
Tabasco sauce

Preparation

  1. Throw everything together in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cool, pour into a plastic container, cover, and refrigerate for later use.

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