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                  BBQed Chile-Marinated Pork Spareribs

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Marinade                         Meats
               Ribs

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2      racks         pork spareribs   6 lbs
  8      dried         new mexican red chiles  -- seeded
    3/4  cup           hot water
    1/2  cup           ketchup
  2      cloves        garlic
    1/2  cup           cider vinegar
  3      tablespoons   brown sugar  -- firm packed
  2      teaspoons     salt
  3      tablespoons   tequila
    1/2  cup           veg. oil
    1/2  teaspoon      cumin
    1/8  teaspoon      allspice

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
50min. Drain the ribs well and pat them dry.

While the ribs are simmering, in a blender puree the chiles,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 chile sauce for 3 min. and serve it with the ribs.



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