To mop or not to mop, that is the question. There seem to be two schools of thought about moppin’ ribs while they’re cookin’. Personally, I think that if the ribs look dry and thirsty you should mop ‘em. Mop sauce should never contain sugars that would burn before the ribs are cooked through. A good mop sauce is based on the spicy flavors of the rub.

Ingredients

　　1 cup white vinegar

　　1/2 cup water

　　2 tablespoons vegetable oil

　　2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

　　2 tablespoons All-Purpose Red Rub (page 167)

　　Tabasco sauce

　　Throw everything together in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cool, pour into a plastic container, cover, and refrigerate for later use.

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