Lone Star Barbecue Spare Ribs

Instructions

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   Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons Butter 1 Medium onion, chopped 5 Garlic cloves, minced or put through a garlic press 2 Large, ripe tomatoes, chopped 1 6-ounce can Tomato paste ¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce ½ cup Brown sugar 1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard Salt to taste Cayenne pepper to taste ½ cup Red wine (not the cooking variety) Juice of 1 lemon You ll be grilling the ribs for about an hour and a half, saucing them during the last 30 minutes.

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   This sauce contains brown sugar and other ingredients that will flame up, so indirect grilling is called for.

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   Start your charcoal or wood or whatever.

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   Rub the slab of ribs all over with the olive oil, sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper, and rub it in.

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   Cover and set aside.

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   Start your sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.

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   When it begins to bubble, add the onion and garlic and saut until translucent, about 3 minutes.

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   Add all remaining ingredients, stir and turn heat to medium-low.

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   Cook for 20 to 30 minutes until mixture is somewhat reduced and thickened.

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    Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings, if you think it necessary.

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    When your grill is ready, put the ribs, fat side down, in the center of the grill.

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    Make sure that the drippings won t drip directly onto the coals.

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    Cover the grill and open the vents enough to make sure there s air flow.

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    Grill the ribs for 1 hour, turning every 15 minutes.

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    If you need to build up your fire again, add more coals at this point.

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    Remove the ribs while you re doing this and give them a good basting on both sides with the sauce.

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    Return the ribs to the grill and cook them for another half hour, basting and turning them every 10 minutes.

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    Serves 4 to 6, depending upon appetites.