SWEET HORSERADISH GLAZED RIBS

Sweet Horseradish Glazed Ribs image

If you like to prep ahead of camping, roast these ribs, wrap them and finish with a sweet, savory sauce at your campfire or grill. -Ralph Jones, San Diego, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 racks pork baby back ribs (about 8 pounds)
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper, divided
2 bottles (12 ounces each) beer or 3 cups unsweetened apple juice
1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves
1/4 cup prepared horseradish, drained
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. If necessary, remove thin membrane from ribs and discard. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper over ribs. Transfer to a large shallow roasting pan, bone side down; add beer or juice. Bake, covered, until tender, 2-3 hours., Meanwhile, puree preserves, horseradish, honey, remaining salt and pepper and, if desired, liquid smoke in a blender. , Drain ribs. Place 1 rib rack on a large piece of aluminum foil. Brush with apricot-horseradish mixture; wrap tightly. Repeat with remaining ribs. Refrigerate up to 2 days., Prepare campfire or grill for medium heat. Remove ribs from foil; grill until browned, 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690 calories, Fat 42g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 163mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 45g protein.