Make glaze: Combine plums, shallots, garlic, stock, ketchup, molasses, honey, vinegar, soy, mustard, 1 ts of salt and 6 turns of pepper in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 mins. Transfer to a food processor and puree until smooth. (Makes 2 2/3 cups). Heat oven to 375~. Place ribs in a large stockpot and cover with 4 quarts of cold water. Add Creole seasoning, crab boil, bay leaves and 2 ts salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook 10 mins. Place a rack in a large roasting pan. Drain ribs and season them on all sides with remaining salt and 12 turns of pepper. Brush with glaze to coat. Place ribs on rack and bake, turning and basting every 10-15 mins, until dark brown, crusty and carmelized, about 1 hour and 25 mins. When cool enough to handle, cut into individual ribs. Serves 5 ribs per plate. Serve with Cilantro Potato Salad. Formatted by jayne@idt.net Posted to MM-Recipes Digest by Jayne Oake on Aug 12, 1998