Country BBQ Spare Ribs

4 racks pork back-ribs each approximately 1 1/2 lbs
1 onion
1 carrot
8 whole black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tbsp Country BBQ Basting Sauce

Country BBQ Basting Sauce - 2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil, 1 red onion, diced, 2 cloves garlic minced, 1 cup (240 ml) beef stock, 3/4 cup (180 ml) ketchup, 1/2 cup (120 ml) frozen orange juice concentrated, 1/2 cup (120ml) chili sauce, 2 tbsp (30 ml) Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp (15 ml) instant coffee, 1 tsp  (5 ml) celery seed, 1 tsp (5 ml) crushed chili peppers
1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) black pepper

Preheat grill to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius). Place ribs meat-side down in a large roasting pan. Add whole onion, carrot, peppercorns, bay leaf and garlic. barely cover all ingredients with water. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 2 1/2 hours or until meat begins to pull away from bones.

Meanwhile, turn your side burner on & over medium heat, sauté onion in vegetable oil for 3 minutes, or until soft. Add garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds.

Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes. (Makes 3 cups of sauce.)

Turn grill down to medium. With ribs on grid meat-side down, brush lightly with sauce. Grill approximately 30 minutes, turning and brushing with sauce frequently, until ribs are crispy and a deep golden brown. Makes 4 - 6 servings.