OVEN-BARBECUED RIBS

Oven-Barbecued Ribs image

Folks will go back for seconds once they get a bite of these tender mildly tangy ribs. That's okay, because the recipe makes a big crowd-pleasing batch. Expect compliments, not left-overs! -Lynn Gaston Selma, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

10 pounds pork spareribs, cut into serving-size pieces
2 large onions, chopped
1 cup finely chopped celery
2 cups ketchup
1 cup apple juice
1 cup water
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup ground mustard
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Place ribs in a single layer in large baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup drippings. , Turn ribs. Bake 30 minutes longer. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, saute onions and celery in reserved drippings until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil., Drain ribs; pour sauce over ribs. Cover and bake for 15 minutes; turn ribs and baste. Bake 15 minutes longer or until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 804 calories, Fat 55g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 213mg cholesterol, Sodium 714mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 53g protein.