GRILLED COUNTRY RIBS WITH DRY RUB AND BARBECUE SAUCE

SERVES 2

Country ribs are very good and a nice change of pace from spare ribs since they are much meatier and take less time to cook. The recipe can easily be doubled or made for any amount.

INGREDIENTS

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ancho chili powder (or other chili powder)

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika

Pepper to taste

1.5 pounds meaty bone-in country ribs

Salt to taste

About 1/2 cup homemade or store-bought barbecue sauce

In a small bowl, combine the cumin, chili powder, thyme, sage, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard, paprika and pepper. Pat the ribs with paper towels to dry. Rub all over with the spice mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Heat grill to high. Meanwhile, bring ribs to room temperature. Oil the grill grates. Sear the ribs on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Move to, or turn down grill, to indirect/medium heat and baste with sauce. Continue until done, about 30 minutes, depending on grill and size of ribs, turning and basting several times. (Don’t overcook. Treat these more like a thick chop rather than spare ribs.)

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