Ribs with a Kick Recipe

By Booper-2

Ingredients

• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup spicy ketchup
• 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Liquid Smoke, optional
• 2 teaspoons ground mustard
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 5 to 6 pounds pork baby back ribs

Details

Servings 5
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, saute onions in butter until tender. Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the brown sugar, water, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Liquid Smoke if desired, mustard, chili powder, paprika and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10-12 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat.
In a small bowl, combine the salt, onion salt, garlic salt and pepper; sprinkle over ribs.
Grill ribs, covered, over indirect medium heat for 1-3/4 hours or until tender.
Set aside 1 cup barbecue sauce for serving. Brush some of the remaining sauce over ribs; cook 20 minutes longer, turning ribs occasionally and basting with sauce. Serve with reserved sauce. Yield: 5-6 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Heinz Hot & Spicy Kick'rs ketchup.