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Ingredients
- 3 T light brown sugar
- 1/2 t salt
- 1 T dry Southwest seasoning
- 2 t onion powder
- 1 slab pork spareribs, 4 lbs
- 2 c Dr Pepper soft drink
- 2/3 c ketchup
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare grill for indirect heat cooking. Combine sugar and salt with 2 t seasoning and 1 t onion powder. Rub over ribs and place meaty side down on grill. Cover and cook 15 min. Turn ribs. Cover; cook until tender about 2 hours, brush with glaze (see below) several times during last 20 min of cooking.
While ribs are cooking, make glaze; in pot, combine Dr Pepper, ketchup, remaining 1 t seasoning and 1 t onion powder. Bring to a boil over med high heat. Cook stirring occasinally, until thickened, 15-20 min.
Let ribs stand 10 min before serving and brush with any remaining glaze before cutting.
No grill option: preheat oven to 325. Line large roasting pan with foil. Place ribs, meaty side up, on pan and cover with foil. Roast until tender 1 hr and 45 min. Uncover and brush with glaze several times. Roast, uncovered until browned, another 15-20 min.