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Tangy Spare Ribs

SUBMITTED BY: Judy Clark

"I'll never forget the wonderful aroma of these spare ribs when I was growing up. They have a real old-fashioned flavor. Who can resist when that mouth-watering homemade barbecue sauce clings to every morsel? -Judy Clark, Elkhart, Indiana"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 20 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  2 Hrs 30 Min
READY IN  3 Hrs

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INGREDIENTS

  • 4 pounds pork spareribs
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon chili powder

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cut ribs into serving-size pieces; place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.
  2. Meanwhile in a medium saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Bring to a boil reduce heat. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Drain fat from roasting pan. Pour sauce over ribs. Bake 1-1/2 hours longer or until meat is tender.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2007 by Karen
This was excellent! Just a word of caution...if you use half the amount of spare ribs, do NOT... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2006 by Vicki
I am very picky about my sauce for ribs and I have to say this is one of the best I have tasted. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2006 by cadillac_cat
Thank you for sharing this recipe. It was exactly what I was looking for. A nice thick, heavy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2007 by Voice0fReas0n
This was fantastic. I am never crazy about anything that is too sweet, and this was just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2008 by Aspiring Chef Rita
I followed recipe EXACTLY and my sauce was runny and the taste of ketcup was overpowering. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2008 by Salami Mommy
Delicious! My family will go to lengths to pick out bits of celery and onion in any dish... I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2007 by tb83
This sauce was great! I was actually looking for a sauce to use for pulled pork bbq and this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2008 by CRAZY4SUSHI
I used the cooking technique. I was at a vacation home with limited ingredients so I didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2008 by tgregg
we bought half a hog and the spare ribs came with it. didn't think i was a big ribs fan but i... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2008 by yumymumy
Excellent recipe - meat falls off the bone and the sauce is delicious. Easily doubled for a... MORE