Smoked Memphis-Style American Lamb Riblets - American Lamb Board

Ingredients

• 3 racks American Lamb riblets or spare ribs (about 6 ribs each)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup paprika
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups canned plain tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup blackstrap molasses
• 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper