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Barbecued Pork Ribs


The basic recipe
for great grilled ribs.
Use your favorite sauce.

For the ribs:

1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 to 3 tablespoons 
 hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 to 2 slabs pork back ribs 
(about 1 to 3 pounds)

For the dressing:

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 ounces blue cheese, 
finely crumbled
1 clove garlic, minced
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon 
 Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon freshly 
ground black pepper
Salt and pepper

Prepare the ribs: 
In small bowl, 
whisk together vinegar, oil, 
Worcestershire sauce, 
hot pepper sauce, 
and brown sugar. 
Place ribs in a 
resealable plastic bag; 
pour marinade mixture 
over ribs, 
turning to coat ribs, 
and close bag. 
Marinate in refrigerator 
4 hours or overnight, 
turning occasionally 
to distribute marinade.
Meanwhile, 
make the dressing: 
Combine all dressing 
ingredients and 
refrigerate until 
ready to serve. 
Remove ribs from marinade; 
reserve marinade. 
In small saucepan, 
bring reserved 
marinade to boil; 
boil at least 1 minute 
at a full rolling boil.
Place ribs in center 
of cooking grate. 
Grill 30 to 35 minutes 
or until tender, 
turning occasionally 
and brushing with 
boiled reserved marinade. 
Season ribs with salt 
and pepper to taste. 
Cut ribs into individual 
portions and 
serve with dressing. 

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