GRILLED COUNTRY-STYLE RIBS

Grilled Country-Style Ribs image

These hearty marinated ribs are precooked in the microwave and finished on the grill. They turn out moist and tender with a great smoky flavor! Sue Benning, Menasha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup water, divided
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper
6 bone-in country-style pork ribs (1-1/2 inches thick and 14 ounces each)

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup water, soy sauce, lemon juice, oil, brown sugar, garlic powder and pepper. Cover and refrigerate 1/2 cup mixture for basting. Pour remaining mixture into a large resealable plastic bag; add the ribs. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade; place ribs and remaining water in a 3-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 20-25 minutes or until meat is tender., Drain ribs. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill ribs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 27 g fat (9 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151 mg cholesterol, Sodium 995 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3 g carbohydrate (2 g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 48 g protein.