Manny's Western Barbecued Ribs

Directions:

In a large skillet heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add chili sauce, tomato sauce, water, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, molasses and ground cumin or liquid smoke. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until thickened, approximately 15 minutes.

Place pork ribs in large roasting pan. Pour barbecue sauce over ribs, reserving some for basting. Refrigerate 1 - 2 hours. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cover roasting pan loosely with foil. Precook ribs until almost tender, approximately 1 hour, or until meat thermometer reaches an internal temperature of 135 degrees. Baste occasionally.

To finish cooking on the grill: slather ribs with more barbecue sauce and grill 15 - 20 minutes 4-5 inches from the heat source. Remove from grill and let stand, lightly tented with aluminum foil, for 15 minutes before serving.