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Barbecued Spareribs

Name: Barbecued Spareribs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 pounds pork spareribs, cut into serving-size pieces; 1 medium onion, quartered; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; SAUCE:; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup chili sauce; 2 tablespoons chopped onion; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1 garlic clove, minced; Dash cayenne pepper

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min + simmering Bake: 10 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Sep. 22, 2022

My husband is a meat cutter at a supermarket and likes to find new ways to smoke or barbecue meat. Several years ago, he discovered this recipe for BBQ spareribs covered in a rich barbecued sauce. It was an instant success with our family and friends. —Bette Brotzel, Billings, Montana

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Ingredients

4 pounds pork spareribs, cut into serving-size pieces
1 medium onion, quartered
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SAUCE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
Dash cayenne pepper

Directions

In a Dutch oven, place ribs and onion; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add enough water to cover ribs; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender; drain.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
Arrange ribs on a rack in a broiler pan. Brush with sauce. Broil 5 in. from the heat for 5 minutes on each side, brushing frequently with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 1024 calories, 64g fat (23g saturated fat), 255mg cholesterol, 2141mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 1g fiber), 62g protein.

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