OVEN-BAKED RIBS

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This recipe was developed by a college buddy of mine. Now I make it often for family and friends. The sweet-hot sauce has a unique subtle orange flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h50m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 pounds pork spareribs
2 medium oranges
1 bottle (28 ounces) barbecue sauce
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
2/3 to 1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Place ribs in two foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 325° for 2 hours; drain. Cut into serving size portions., Place ribs in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Squeeze oranges, reserving 1/2 cup juice and the peel. Combine the juice, barbecue sauce, onion, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, pepper sauce and cayenne. Cut orange peel into large chunks and add to sauce; pour sauce over ribs. , Bake, uncovered, for 30-45 minutes or until ribs are tender and sauce is thickened, turning ribs several times to coat with sauce. Discard orange peel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 777 calories, Fat 45g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 170mg cholesterol, Sodium 1259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 44g protein.