Barbecued Spareribs

BBQ Spareribs are so good!! You can add all the sauce to the ribs, or save some for dipping later. Slow cooking them in the oven for 8 hours or so will give you ribs that are tender and falling off the bone.

The BBQ sauce gives them a great flavor and is so easy to prepare. 

Ingredients

3 lb. spareribs
Salt and pepper
2 Tbs. butter
1 onion, chopped
1/2 c. celery, finely chopped (Optional)
2 Tbs. butter
1 (20 oz.) bottle ketchup
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
2 Tbs. cider vinegar
4 Tbs. lemon juice
1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. mustard
2 to 3 tsp. liquid smoke (to taste)
2 Tbsp. brown sugar, packed

Directions

Preheat oven to 195° to 200°. 

Cut spareribs into pieces for serving. Season with salt and pepper to taste. I also sprinkle some onion powder and garlic powder over the meat as well. Place in baking dish and cover with a lid or aluminum foil.

Bake until the meat is tender and almost falling off the bone. At this temperature, they can cook low and slow for 8 hours.

In a medium saucepan or skillet, melt the butter. Add the onion and celery. Sauté them for about 3 minutes.

Add ketchup, salt, water, garlic powder, onion powder, vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, liquid smoke, and brown sugar. Cook slowly for 20 minutes over low heat. 

About 30 minutes before serving, remove the spareribs from the oven and drain off the grease. Pour the BBQ sauce over the browned spareribs. Continue baking in the oven until done. Serve with baked beans, and coleslaw for a delicious meal.

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