Grown-Up Ribs
4 to 5 lbs. meaty pork ribs Sauce
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tomato, seeded and chopped 1/2 sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. turmeric
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup beer (for Young ‘Uns Ribs, substitute Coke or Dr Pepper) 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. Tabasco
Combine all ingredients in blender and process until smooth. Place ribs in deep dish and pour sauce over ribs. Marinate for 3 hours.
Preheat grill. Transfer ribs to 2 sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil. Fold up edges, pour 1/2 cup marinade over ribs. Seal foil edges together. Place foil-wrapped ribs on grill, cover and cook 2 hours.
10 minutes before serving, remove ribs from foil and grill over medium heat for 5 minutes per side, basting with sauce.