Jerk Ribs With Brown Sugar Rub | Oregonian Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 cup light or dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons whole caraway seeds
• 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2 racks pork ribs (preferably St. Louis–style ribs; 2 to 3 pounds each)
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Rub
• 1/2 cup toasted sesame oil
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons ground allspice
• 4 to 6 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 to 2 Scotch bonnet or habanero peppers, seeded or whole (using the seeds will make the sauce very spicy)
• 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and coarsely chopped
• 1 bunch fresh thyme sprigs (see note)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper