Ribs With Really Good Barbecue Sauce

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   Preheat grill.

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   Arrange ribs in a single layer on a lightly sprayed or oiled 12x16-inch aluminum foil pan, bone side down.

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   Pour 1 cup sauce over ribs.

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   Place pan holding ribs on grill over medium heat and cook, with cover closed, for 1 hour and 45 minutes, basting occasionally with sauce.

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   If pan starts to dry out, add more sauce.

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   Remove ribs from the pan and place directly on grill, bone side down.

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   Grill until meat is very tender, 15-20 minutes longer, basting several times with remaining sauce.

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   Tangy Barbecue Sauce:.

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   In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together all ingredients and simmer, uncovered, until flavors are blended, 6-7 minutes.

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    Note: Removing the membrane is an important step.

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    It allows the sauce to penetrate the meat and the fat to drip away during grilling.

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    On the underside (bone side) of the ribs, loosen the white membrane with the point of a knife and make a slit large enough so that you can insert your finger under the membrane and pull it up and away from the ribs.

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    Using a towel helps grip the membrane.

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    Carefully peel back the membrane at an angle.

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    You may need to start over once or twice before you are successful, but it is worth the effort.

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    (Some butchers will remove the membrane for you).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.