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.