- 3/4 cup cold water
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 (4 pound) package country-style pork ribs
- water, to cover
- Stir cold water, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, paprika, chili powder, and black pepper together in a large pot. Add ribs to the pot. Pour enough water into the pot to cover the ribs completely.
- Bring the water to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until ribs are tender, about 90 minutes.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Cook ribs on preheated grill, basting frequently with sauce, until browned, 12 to 15 minutes.