Recipe: Royal Beef Ribs

Royal Beef Ribs

2 T instant minced onion

1 T (packed) brown sugar

1 t monosodium glutamate

1 T mustard seed

2 t paprika

1 t crushed oregano

1 t chili powder

1 t cracked peppercorns

½ t salt

1.2 t ground cloves

1 bay leaf

1 clove of garlic, minced

1 C catsup

½ C water

¼ C olive or salad oil

¼ C tarragon vinegar

2 T wine vinegar

2 T Worcestershire sauce

2 or 3 drops of liquid smoke

4 to 5 lbs. short ribs

Combine all ingredients except ribs in saucepan; stir well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf. Sprinkle ribs with additional salt; place, bone side down, on grill away from coals. Add dampened hickory chips to coals. Grill for 3 hours. Baste with sauce. Cook for 30 minutes longer, basting frequently.