Barbecued Spareribs Recipe

Barbecued Spareribs Recipe

  • 6 pounds pork spareribs, cut into serving size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 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
  1. 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 degrees F 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.
  2. Drain ribs; brush with some of the sauce. bake, uncovered, 1 hour longer or until the meat is tender, brushing frequently with remaining sauce.