Ribs on the Grill

Fire up the grill and get ready to cook some tasty ribs coated with a spicy mustard basting sauce.

If you like to make ribs on the grill, you'll love this recipe for Grilled Mustard-Coated Ribs. A tangy basting sauce adds just the right flavor to this backyard barbecue staple.

Makes 8 Servings

Ingredients

FOR THE RIBS:

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
• 3-1/2 to 4 lbs. pork country-style ribs

FOR THE BASTING SAUCE:

• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 2/3 cup white vinegar or cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/3 cup spicy brown mustard or Dijon-style mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed

Directions

FOR THE RIBS:

1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, black pepper, paprika, curry powder, and salt. Rub the mixture over the ribs, coating well. Place the ribs in a shallow pan. Cover and refrigerate the meat for 2 to 6 hours.
2. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill. If using a charcoal grill, arrange the coals for medium-low-heat cooking around a drip pan. If using a gas grill, place a drip pan on the lower rack.
3. Place the ribs, fat side up, on the grill rack over the drip pan but not over the coals. Lower the grill hood. Grill the ribs about 1-1/4 hours or until tender, turning once and adding more coals as needed (if using a charcoal grill).

FOR THE BASTING SAUCE:

1. While the ribs cook, prepare the basting sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, vinegar, onion, mustard, garlic, honey and celery seed. Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce the heat. Cook the sauce, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
2. Brush the sauce over the ribs occasionally during the last 10 to 15 minutes of grilling. Heat any remaining sauce until bubbly and place in a small serving bowl.