HONEY-BEER BRAISED RIBS

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Braised in beer with a sweet honey finish, these tender, flavor-rich ribs will be the talk of the table. Serve them with baked potatoes, green beans and a salad for a memorable meal. -Terry Serena, McMurray, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 pounds pork baby back ribs
1/4 cup honey
1 bottle (12 ounces) dark beer or beef broth
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce

Steps:

Combine the brown sugar, pepper and salt; rub over ribs. Place ribs bone side down on a rack in a large shallow roasting pan. Drizzle with honey. Combine beer and vinegar; pour around ribs. Spoon some of the beer mixture over ribs., Cover tightly with foil and bake at 325° for 1 hour. Reduce heat to 250°; bake 2 hours longer or until tender., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Drain ribs. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until browned, turning and basting occasionally with barbecue sauce. Serve with remaining barbecue sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 971 calories, Fat 63g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 245mg cholesterol, Sodium 1208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 52g protein.