BBQ BABY BACK RIBS with Bourbon BBQ Sauce

SPICE RUB: 2 teaspoon cumin seed or cumin powder 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 T. coarse ground pepper 2 T. Italian seasoning or herbs de Provence 3-4 racks (about 6-8 lbs. total), baby rack ribs – each rack should serve 2-3 hungry people In a bowl, combine all ingredients for rub.  Rub on both sides of each of the racks of ribs (Can be done hours ahead, and then refrigerated until ready to BBQ).  Reserve any extra rub for another BBQ event. Place ribs over low heat of grill (275-300˚), cook for 5 minutes per side.  Place each rack of ribs in heavy duty foil (to make 3 or 4 packets) and continue to cook over low heat of grill or in a 300˚ oven for 2 hours.  After 1 hour, turn the racks over. After the second hour, remove the racks to a large baking sheet, remove the foil, return the pork to grill and slather on the BOURBON BBQ SAUCE and grill for 5 minutes per side.  If baking in the oven, remove the foil after 2 hours, place the racks on a baking sheet, and brush with the sauce.  Bake for 5 more minutes just until the sauce has heated. BOURBON BBQ SAUCE: 2 T. olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 cups bottled barbeque sauce of choice ½ cup bourbon 2 T. Dijon mustard  In a medium saucepan, heat the oil.  Sautè the onions until soft, about 5 minutes on low heat.  Add barbeque sauce, bourbon and mustard.  Cover; simmer for 5 minutes.  Makes 3 cups sauce. Serve any leftover sauce, warmed, in a gravy boat with a ladle for guests to slather extra on their ribs.