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To make the dry rub, combine the ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well, pressing with the back of a spoon to remove any lumps.
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Line a large roasting pan with heavy-duty foil.
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Rinse the ribs with cold water, pat dry and place in the pan.
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Rub ribs on all sides and under the flaps on the back with the dry rub.
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Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
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Prepare an outdoor grill or preheat the broiler, placing rack in center of oven.
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Barbecue ribs over medium coals or broil until browned and heated through, about 30 minutes, turning every 6 to 8 minutes and keeping close watch so they don't burn.
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Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
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Return barbecued ribs to the foil-lined pan and wrap tightly with foil or tightly cover broiled ribs in pan.
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Bake until tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
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Meanwhile, make the sparerib sauce by combining the ingredients and mixing well.
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Heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
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Uncover ribs and baste with sauce.
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Place ribs, basted side down, on barbecue grill or uncover, baste and place under broiler.
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Cook until browned and sizzling, baste and turn, keeping a close watch.
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Cook until browned on second side.
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To serve: Cut ribs between bones.
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Liberally baste with sauce and serve with extra sauce.
