Dr. P's tamarind barbecue sauce by Chris Patil

This sweet, tangy, complex sauce is especially good on pork. For baby back ribs, cook the racks for three hours in a 300°F oven with a pan of water on the lower shelf (the moist conditions prevent the sauce from evaporating too fast, and also helps the meat get that "falling-off-the-bone" consistency). Brush a few tablespoons of…