2004 Barbecued Country Ribs

By boandozzy

One serving (4 ounces cooked pork with 2 tablespoons sauce) equals 292 calories, 14 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 91 mg cholesterol, 668 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 28 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Barbecued Country Ribs in Light & Tasty October/November 2003, p39

Ingredients

• BARBECUE SAUCE:
• 2-1/2 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs
• 2 teaspoons Liquid Smoke, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 2/3 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 3/4 cup each water and ketchup
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 125mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place ribs in an 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with Liquid Smoke if desired and salt. Pour water over ribs. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. add the remaining sauce ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until slightly thickened.

Drain ribs; top with half of the barbecue sauce. Cover and bake 1 hour longer or until meat is tender, basting every 20 minutes. Serve with remaining sauce. Yield: 8 servings.