Rib 'n' Beer Marinade

      1 qt Beer (Your favorite brand)          1 ts Cumin, ground
      2 c  Brown sugar                         1 ts Dry mustard
      1 c  Cider vinegar                       2 ts Hot red pepper flakes
      1 tb Chili powder

  Combine beer, sugar, vinegar, spices in a large pan.  Bring to a boil,
  remove from heat, and cool.  Place ribs in a large shallow roasting pan
  (not aluminum).  Pour marinade over ribs. Turn ribs several times while
  they marinate about 24 hours in refrigerator. Drain ribs, reserving
  marinade.  Arrange ribs on grill or rib rack and smoke cook 6 to 7 hours,
  until meat is tender, basting with marinade every 20-30 minutes. This
  marinade goes well with any meat that is going to be smoked and grilled.