BBQed Chile-Marinated Pork Spareribs 2 Racks pork spareribs 3 tb Brown sugar -- firm packed 8 Dried New Mexican chilis 2 ts Salt Seeded 3 tb Tequila 3/4 c Hot water 1/2 c Veg. oil 1/2 c Ketchup 1/2 ts Cumin 2 Cloves garlic 1/8 ts Allspice 1/2 c Cider vinegar In a large kettle combine the spareribs with water to cover, bring the water to a boil and simmer the ribs skimming the froth as necessary, for about 50 min. Drain the ribs well and pat them dry. While the ribs are simmering, in a blender puree the chilis, water, ketchup, garlic, vinegar, brown sugar, salt, tequila. oil, cumin and the allspice. In a jelly roll pan or on a tray coat the ribs generously with some of the chili sauce, reserving the remaining sauce in a small bowl, covered with plastic wrap and chilled for a least 8 hours or over night. Let the ribs stand at room temp. for 1 hour and grill them on an oiled rack set 5-6 over heat source for 6 min. on each side In a small saucepan simmer the reserved chili sauce for 3 min. and serve it with the ribs. |