• Prepare BBQ rub as directed. (Below)
• Place ribs onto a large cutting board and cut into slices, and then into 1 1/2 inch cubes.
• Rub BBQ spice mixture onto all sides of the riblets. Place in a disposable pan or large Ziploc bag. Allow to set in refrigerator for 3 hours to overnight.
• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
• Place riblets into a baking pan if not already in one. Add 1 cup water to bottom of the pan. Cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 1 1/2 hours.
• Prepare BBQ sauce. (Below)
• Heat a grill pan (or grill) to a medium heat. Place riblets in grill pan and brush with BBQ sauce. Turn frequently with tongs and brush with additional BBQ sauce when turning.
• If using grill, place on aluminum foil, sprayed with no stick cooking spray.
• Cook for approx. 20 minutes total. Internal temperature should be 160 degrees.
• Remove from heat and cover with foil to rest 5 minutes.
• Transfer to serving platter and serve with additional sauce on the side.

BBQ RUB:

• 2 Tablespoons sugar
• 1 Tablespoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 teaspoons McCormick Grill Mates BBQ Seasoning
• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl or ziploc bag. Makes 1 cup.

BBQ SAUCE:

• 1/4 cup honey BBQ sauce
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/3 to 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 teaspoons McCormick Grill Mates BBQ Seasoning
• In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients. Simmer over a low heat about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Makes 2 cups