BBQ Ribs

Ribs

2 racks baby back pork ribs, about 1 1/2 pounds each, trimmed

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Homemade Barbecue Sauce

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 1/2 cups finely chopped yellow onion

6 garlic cloves, finely chopped

2 1/4 teaspoons sweet paprika

2 teaspoons Emeril's Bayou Blast or other Creole Seasoning

2 teaspoons dry mustard

1 1/4 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne

1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste

1 1/2 cups water

3/4 cup cider vinegar

6 tablespoons dark brown sugar