Barbecued Ribs with Potatoes

Cooking Instructions

Position racks to divide oven in thirds. Heat to 350°F.

Put ribs and water in a large roasting pan. Cover tightly with foil and bake 1 hour, 15 minutes or until just tender.

Toss potatoes with oil, thyme and salt in a 15 1/2 x 10 1/2-inch jelly-roll pan, then spread in a single layer. Bake, uncovered, on other rack 45 minutes to 60 until just tender, stirring once or twice.

Meanwhile mix Barbecue Sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan until blended. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.

Heat broiler. Place ribs on broiler-pan rack. Brush with half the sauce. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat source 6 to 8 minutes; turn ribs, brush with remaining sauce and broil 6 to 8 minutes longer until edges are barely charred. (Keep potatoes in oven while broiling ribs to brown them slightly.)