Charlene's Recipe

Sweet and spicy BBQ baby back ribs

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Makes 4 servings
Ready in 1 hour 30 minutes

1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup mild flavored molasses
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
3-3 1/2 lb pork loin back ribs or meaty pork spare ribs
1/2 tsp onion salt
1/2 tsp pepper

For glaze, in a small saucepan combine ketchup, molasses, lemon juice, soy sauce and crushed red pepper. Heat and stir until bubbly. Cool, cover, and chill for up to 5 days.
Cut the ribs into serving size pieces; place in a Dutch oven. Add enough water to cover ribs. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Drain ribs; cool slightly. Season ribs with onion salt and pepper.
To grill ribs, in a covered grill arrange preheated coals around drip pan. Test for medium heat above drip pan. Place precooked ribs on grill rack over the drip pan, but not over the coals. Cover and grill for 45-50 minutes or until ribs are tender, brushing occasionally with glaze during the last 10 minutes of grilling. Heat the remaining glaze on the grill or stove top until bubbly; pass with ribs.