Marinade: 2 cups cider vinegar
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
4 teaspoons salt
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
2 Tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons toasted ground cumin seeds
2 Tablespoons honey
6 pounds spareribs
1. Combine the marinade ingredients in a large screw-top jar and shake vigorously. Brush the mixture over the ribs and marinate for 4 to 6 hours.
2. Cook on grill, burshing with sauce every 15 or 20 minutes. Serve remaining sauce, heated with the ribs.