http://www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/...b-ribs-recipe/

My goal for each competition is to come up with something unique. And
so, here is the exact lamb rib recipe I used to win Best Lamb Ribs and
overall Grand Championship at the Meatopia Bare Bones BBQ Contest at the
Eat Real Festival in Oakland, California, in 2012. The seasoning paste
and sauce do nothing to mask the great flavor of lamb; they only help to
enhance and celebrate this bold meat. Im giving you gold with this one!

Ingredients
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
3 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3 (2 1/2-pound) slabs lamb ribs
Rosemary And Fig Barbecue Sauce

1 1/2 cups port
3/4 cup black cherry juice
4 Black Mission figs
1 sprig rosemary
1 cup distilled white vinegar
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Heinz ketchup
1 teaspoon honey
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper