For example, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, and bananas didn't arrive in Greece until after the discovery of the Americas in the 15th century, because that's where those foods originated. Lemons, oranges, eggplant, and rice also arrived later. But the ancient Greeks enjoyed a varied diet.
1 Place spareribs in a large stock pot with barbeque sauce, onion, salt, and pepper. Pour in enough water to cover. Bring to a low boil, and cook approximately 40 minutes.  Preheat grill for high heat.
When ribs are boiled, it only takes approximately 15 minutes to grill the meat on each side. That stands in stark contrast to ribs that are not boiled, as grilling without boiling takes approximately two hours over medium heat before the meat is tender enough to eat. As an alternative to boiling, Global Post recommends roasting the ribs instead.