BARBECUED SAGE SPARERIBS

Ingredients

6 pounds country-style pork ribs
Water
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons mixed pickling spices
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage or 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 (18-ounce) bottle barbecue sauce

Preparation

Place ribs in Dutch oven and cover with water. Add onion, garlic, pickling spices, sage and hot sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, or until ribs are tender; drain. Allow ribs to cool slightly, then rinse with water to remove spices. Pour barbecue sauce into a large sealable plastic bag; add ribs. Seal and refrigerate overnight to marinate. Drain, reserving marinade. Grill ribs, uncovered, over medium heat for 15 minutes on each side, or until browned, turning several times. Heat reserved marinade; brush over cooked ribs. Makes 6 servings.