Maple Bourbon Ribs - The Local Palate

Ingredients

• Baby back ribs, 1 rack
• 1 cup of beer
• Salt and Pepper
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup bourbon
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili flake
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2/3 cup pumpkin seeds
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 cup flat leaf parsley
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 4 lbs. sweet potatoes (6 large)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted, browned (1/2 stick)
• 2 teaspoons Kosher salt