Tangy Spareribs

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 4 to 5 lbs. pork spareribs
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 2 tbs brown sugar
• 2 tbs white vinegar
• 1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp ground mustard
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1/8 tsp chili powder

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cut ribs into serving-size pieces; place in a shallow roasting pan, bone side down. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally; remove from the heat.

3. Drain fat from roasting pan. Pour sauce over ribs. Bake 45-60 minutes longer or until ribs are tender.