Barbecued Spareribs
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You'll need extra dinner napkins when you serve these tender ribs because they're so finger-lickin' good. The thick and tangy sauce has bits of celery and onion as well as a cayenne pepper kick. The ribs are perfect for summer picnics.
-Nancy Horsburgh, Everett, Ontario
SERVINGS: 6
CATEGORY: Main Dish
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 40 min. Bake: 2 hours
Ingredients:
- 6 pounds pork spareribs, cut into serving-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions:
In a large skillet, brown ribs in batches in oil. Place ribs, bone side down, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Drain ribs; brush with some of the sauce. bake, uncovered, 1 hour longer or until the meat is tender, brushing frequently with remaining sauce. Yield: 6 servings.