Jiffy Barbecued Ribs

 

3

to 4 lb pork spareribs, cut into serving-size pieces

1/4

cup water

1

cup barbecue sauce

• 1 Heat gas or charcoal grill. In 11x7-inch (2-quart) microwavable dish, place ribs, overlapping slightly if necessary. Add water; cover with microwavable plastic wrap. Microwave on High 5 minutes.
• 2 Rearrange ribs and rotate dish 1/2 turn; cover. Microwave on Medium (50%) 15 to 20 minutes, rearranging and turning ribs twice during microwaving, until ribs are no longer pink next to bones. Drain.
• 3 When grill is heated, place ribs on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill over medium coals; cover grill. Cook 15 to 22 minutes, turning once and brushing with barbecue sauce several times during last 5 minutes of cooking time, until ribs are tender.
• 4 In 1-quart saucepan, heat remaining barbecue sauce to rolling boil; boil 1 minute. Serve with ribs.