Grilled Spare Ribs
Servings: 4
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Ingredients
- 4 pounds pork spare ribs
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 cup barbeque sauce, purchased or homemade, more as needed 
 
Grilled spare ribs are an American favorite. The
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Directions
  • Make the spice rub by mixing together the cumin, brown sugar, paprika, cayenne pepper,

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allspice, salt, and pepper.
  • Trim any large areas of excess fat from the ribs. Don't bother
    with small bits, they help keep the meat from drying out.

  • Sprinkle the spice mix over the meat and rub in. If time allows, wrap ribs in plastic wrap or
    put in a covered container and refrigerate for an hour or two.
  • Set up the grill for
    indirect heat, medium temperature. Grill the meat, rib side down, until the bones protrude slightly
    from the meat, about 2 hours (may take more or less time, depending on rib thickness and grill
    temperature).

  • Brush with barbeque sauce when ribs are almost done. Serve with extra barbeque
    sauce.
  • Note: Since spare ribs are mostly bone, allow about one pound per person.


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