Recipe: Kansas City Style Pork Spareribs

Recipes using Tones Cumin, Ground

• 3 tbsps salt
• 2 tbsps paprika
• 1 1/2 tbsps ground cumin
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 2 tsps onion powder
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3 to 4 slabs pork spareribs, about 2 lbs each

1. In a small bowl combine all seasonings.
2. Rub seasoning mix onto ribs, pressing into surface.
3. Place ribs in jumbo resealable plastic bag or pan.
4. Close bag and marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours.
5. Light charcoal grill or indirect heat or preheat gas grill.
6. Place ribs in center of cooking grate.
7. Grill 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until tender.
8. Meanwhile, make the sauce.

• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 3 tbsps chopped onion
• 2 tbsps butter
• 1 cup catsup
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tbsps sugar
• 2 tbsps vinegar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• dash of pepper

1. In a skillet cook celery and onion in butter until tender.
2. Add remaining ingredients.
3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
4. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
5. Brush ribs with barbecue sauce during last 20 minutes of grilling time.
6. Cut into 3 rib portions.
7. Serve with remaining barbeque sauce.