RIBS WITH A KICK

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The meat just falls off the bones of these slowly grilled spareribs. My mom created the delicious sauce, tweaking it until it suited my dad's taste to a T. I have to agree with him that these ribs are the best I've ever had.-Desiree Whittaker, Rathdrum, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h35m

Yield 5-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 medium onions, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup water
1 cup spicy ketchup
3 tablespoons white vinegar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Liquid Smoke, optional
2 teaspoons ground mustard
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5 to 6 pounds pork baby back ribs

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onions in butter until tender. Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the brown sugar, water, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Liquid Smoke if desired, mustard, chili powder, paprika and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10-12 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. , In a small bowl, combine the salt, onion salt, garlic salt and pepper; sprinkle over ribs. , Grill ribs, covered, over indirect medium heat for 1-3/4 hours or until tender. , Set aside 1 cup barbecue sauce for serving. Brush some of the remaining sauce over ribs; cook 20 minutes longer, turning ribs occasionally and basting with sauce. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 889 calories, Fat 55g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 214mg cholesterol, Sodium 1524mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 43g protein.