Grilled Spare Ribs With Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 pork spare rib racks (2 1/2 pounds each)
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• coarse salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 small onion, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 cups ketchup
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• chopped chipotle chile in adobo, and
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• oil, for grates

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Season ribs with chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stack slabs on a double layer of aluminum foil; wrap tightly. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Cook until meat is fork-tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, make barbecue sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire, cayenne, and desired variation (see ingredients above). Bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thick, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

3. 3

   Heat grill to medium-high; lightly oil grates. Carefully remove ribs from foil, pouring off any accumulated liquid. Brush ribs generously with sauce; grill until charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve with extra sauce, if desired.

4. 4

   Helpful Hint.

5. 5

   The base of our three sauces is made with ketchup, vinegar, onion, garlic, and cayenne. Add one of the variations for a sweet, spicy, or smoky sauce.