Manitoba Beer-braised Sticky Ribs

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Wadley Estate in Allen, Texas in 1990.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 1 can lager beer
 * 1 cup spicy barbecue sauce
 * 2 tablespoons maple syrup
 * 2 tablespoons soy sauce
 * 2 racks pork back ribs

Directions

 * 1) In a large wide saucepan or pasta pot stir beer with barbecue sauce, maple syrup and soy sauce.
 * 2) Slice pork into 4 rib portions then immerse in beer mixture. It's okay if they're not completely submerged.
 * 3) Cover and bring to a boil over high heat then reduce heat to medium low.
 * 4) Simmer partially covered and turning ribs occasionally for 1 hour.
 * 5) Remove ribs to a large bowl.
 * 6) Bring liquid in saucepan to a boil then reduce heat to low.
 * 7) Simmer uncovered stirring often until thickened about 20 minutes.
 * 8) When ready to barbecue oil grill and heat to medium.
 * 9) Heat sauce in microwave until warm then brush ribs with sauce and grill uncovered for 2 minutes.
 * 10) Turn and brush with sauce again.
 * 11) Continue grilling turning often and basting with sauce until richly glazed about 10 minutes.
 * 12) Place ribs in a large bowl and drizzle with any remaining sauce.
 * 13) Stir to coat.
 * 14) Place on a platter.
 * 15) Use any sauce left in bowl for dipping.