Oven-Barbecued Spareribs

By zeenieme

Ingredients

• 10 pounds pork spareribs, cut into serving-size pieces
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 1 cup finely chopped celery
• 2 cups ketchup
• 1 cup apple juice
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup ground mustard
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Place ribs in a single layer in large baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup drippings. Turn ribs. Bake 30 minutes longer. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, saute onions and celery in reserved drippings until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.

Drain ribs; pour sauce over ribs. Cover and bake for 15 minutes; turn ribs and baste. Bake 15 minutes longer or until tender.