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Ribs with a Kick

The meat just falls off the bones of these slowly grilled spareribs. My mom created the delicious sauce, tweaking it until it suited my dad's taste to a T. I have to agree with him that these ribs are the best I've ever had.—Desiree Whittaker, Rathdrum, Idaho

5-6 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Grill: 2 hours 5 min.

Ingredients

2 medium onions, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup water
1 cup spicy ketchup
3 tablespoons white vinegar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Liquid Smoke, optional
2 teaspoons ground mustard
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5 to 6 pounds pork baby back ribs

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onions in butter until tender. Add garlic,
cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the brown sugar, water, ketchup,
vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Liquid Smoke if desired, mustard,
chili powder, paprika and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat;
simmer for 10-12 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.

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Ribs with a Kick (continued)

Directions (continued)

Remove from the heat.
In a small bowl, combine the salt, onion salt, garlic salt and
pepper; sprinkle over ribs.
Grill ribs, covered, over indirect medium heat for 1-3/4 hours or
until tender.
Set aside 1 cup barbecue sauce for serving. Brush some of the
remaining sauce over ribs; cook 20 minutes longer, turning ribs
occasionally and basting with sauce. Serve with reserved sauce.
Yield: 5-6 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Heinz Hot & Spicy Kick'rs ketchup.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 pound) equals 889 calories, 55 g fat (21 g saturated fat), 214 mg cholesterol, 1,524 mg sodium, 54 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 43 g protein.