North Carolina Ribs

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.