4      pounds        beef short ribs -- cut across the bone
                         -- 1 - 1 1/2 in. thick
   2      teaspoons     salt
   1      teaspoon      black pepper -- freshly ground
   1      cup           cider vinegar
   1      cup           soy sauce
   2      quarts        water
                        barbecue sauce
1)  Season the ribs with salt and pepper.  Put them into a large bowl and
add the vinegar and soy sauce .  Marinate at room temperature 1 to 2 hours,
or covered in the refrigerator overnight, turning the ribs occasionally.
2)  Preheat the oven to 350B!F.	Remove the ribs from the marinade and place
in an 18 by 12 inch roasting pan.  Pour in the water and bake, covered,
until tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
3)  Pour off and discard the cooking liquid.  Baste the ribs well with
barbecue sauce.  Return the pan to the oven and bake, basting with barbecue
sauce once or twice, until well browned, about 30 minutes.  Serve hot,
passing extra sauce separately.