To prepare the ribs, heat the oven to 350 degrees. If the butcher has not removed the membrane on the back of each rack, gently pry it up by sliding a sharp implement (like the tip of an instant-read thermometer) under it, then lifting gently. Grab the membrane with a paper towel and peel it off.
Spread a 24-inch sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil, shiny side up, on a work surface. Place one rack on top, rub it all over with oil, and generously season both sides with salt. Place 2 parsley sprigs and 2 garlic cloves under the concave side of the rack and 2 thyme sprigs on top. Wrap the ribs in the foil, pleating the edges to seal well. Repeat with the second rack. Place the rib packets in a large roasting pan.
Roast the ribs for 30 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 250 degrees. Cook 1 1/2 to 2 hours more, until the meat has shrunk back from the ends of the bones by 1/4 to 1/2 inch and the ribs are tender enough to pull apart with your fingers.
Meanwhile, prepare the barbecue sauce. Place the balsamic vinegar in a large nonreactive saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until reduced by a third. Add the remaining barbecue sauce ingredients with 1/4 cup water, bring back to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until thick, 30 to 40 minutes. If the sauce starts to thicken too much, add a little water. The sauce should be highly seasoned; adjust to taste by adding vinegar, brown sugar or salt.
Remove the ribs from the oven and let cool briefly, then open the foil, being careful of the escaping steam. Transfer the ribs to a baking sheet. Turn on the broiler or raise the oven to 450 degrees.
Slather the ribs on both sides with the barbecue sauce. Broil the ribs until the sauce sizzles and browns, 2 to 4 minutes on each side. Alternatively, bake in the oven 8 to 12 minutes. Baste with the barbecue sauce and serve at once with any remaining sauce on the side.
Yield: 4 servings

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1504.71 Kcal (6300 kJ)
Calories from fat	238.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.53g	41%
Sodium	400.55mg	17%
Potassium	247.51mg	5%
Total Carbs	86.86g	29%
Sugars	49.65g	199%
Dietary Fiber	3.12g	12%
Protein	4.32g	9%
Vitamin C	17.9mg	30%
Iron	3mg	17%
Calcium	87.2mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	162.4 Kcal (680 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.86g	41%
Sodium	43.23mg	17%
Potassium	26.71mg	5%
Total Carbs	9.37g	29%
Sugars	5.36g	199%
Dietary Fiber	0.34g	12%
Protein	0.47g	9%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	30%
Iron	0.3mg	17%
Calcium	9.4mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

31.7

Points
16

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Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
cholesterol free

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