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You see! This is how you cook!!!!!!!!! Well Done Brother! (Ugh, do we have any finished pics?)

Originally Posted by Divemaster

Simple Bastard Brine is so simple that even a simple bastard like me can’t screw it up. This is my favorite brine because it involves awesome beer, takes just a few minutes to make, and can be used for all sorts of carnivorous goodness.
INGREDIENTS
4 lbs. pork ribs (I used baby back ribs)
2 or 3 (hell, why not 4) 22 oz. bottles of Arrogant Bastard Ale
3 tablespoons of sea salt or kosher salt
3 tablespoons of brown sugar
1 tablespoon of celery seed
1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper
Small fistful of peppercorns (this ain’t the Manhattan Project, SWAG it)
Optional: a wee bit of liquid smoke, if you’re into that.
DIRECTIONS
1. Rinse the ribs and remove the membrane on the back side. Cut down to size as desired.
2. In a sauce pan, mix 2 Arrogant Bastards and all of the dry ingredients (plus liquid smoke, if you’re into that).
3. Over low heat stir gently until the salt is dissolved. This won’t take much heat so stay focused. Allow the mixture to cool.
4. Place the ribs in a roasting pan (because that’s better for pictures), or a Ziploc bag, and add the brine mix. Add another Arrogant Bastard to get more depth, if needed. Cover the pan with cling wrap, or squeeze your bag to remove air.
5. Let the ribs soak for at least 6 hours in the refrigerator. I prefer 12-24 hours myself.
6. Tick-tock. Remove the ribs from the brine and pat them dry. Toss the brine; it’s done.
7. Grill using indirect, medium heat and a covered grill for 1.5 to 1.75 hours. Using a gas grill (sue me), I’ll go low and slow for an even longer cook time.
8. When the ribs are almost done feel free to baste with your favorite sauce.
9. Brine the cook.