Marvelous Mustard Ribs

Ingredients

SPICE RUB

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/3 teaspoon salt
• 3 1/2-4 lbs country-style pork ribs

SAUCE

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2/3 cup white vinegar or cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/3 cup spicy brown mustard
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
• 1/3 teaspoon celery seed

Directions

1. 1

   Combine: sugar, pepper, paprika, curry powder, and salt in a bowl.

2. 2

   Rub spice mixture over ribs, coating well.

3. 3

   Place ribs in shallow pan.

4. 4

   Cover and chill for 2 to 6 hours.

5. 5

   Arrange medium coals around a drip pan in a covered grill.

6. 6

   Test for medium-low heat above pan.

7. 7

   Place ribs, fat side up, on grill rack over drip pan but not over coals.

8. 8

   Lower grill hood.

9. 9

   Grill about 1-1/4 hours or until tender, turning once, and adding more coals as needed.

10. 10

    Meanwhile, for the sauce, combine brown sugar, vinegar, onion, mustard, garlic, honey, liquid smoke, and celery seed in a medium saucepan.

11. 11

    Bring to a boil.

12. 12

    Reduce heat and cook, uncovered, for 40 to 60 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.

13. 13

    Brush sauce over ribs occasionally during last 10 to 15 minutes of grilling.

14. 14

    Heat any remaining sauce until bubbly and pass around with ribs.

15. 15

    (I cook these ribs on my propane gas grill and they come out just fine.).