Zinfandel Mop

Ingredients

• 1/2 bottle your favorite zinfandel wine (recommended: Ravenswood Zinfandel)
• 1 cup sparkling apple cider
• 1/8 cup olive oil
• 1/8 cup dark corn syrup (recommended: Karo Syrup)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 bay leaf

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and simmer uncovered until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Use the mop to baste baby back ribs during grilling.