Marinade: 1 Tablespoon salt
1 Tablespoon carsely ground black pepper
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
6 pounds spareribs
Sauce: 1 cup vinegar
1 stick unsalted butter
4 Tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
Combine the marinade ingredients and rub all over the ribs. Marinate for at least an hour.
Combine the sauce ingredients, bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes. Use the sauce warm for basting the ribs and hot for a dipping sauce.
Grill the ribs, basting with the sauce. Serve heated sauce with the ribs.