Barbecued venison ribs

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupWater
3cupsKetchup
1tablespoonWhite vinegar
¼cupLemon juice
½cupWorcestershire sauce
½cup100% Wisconsin maple syrup
½cupBrown sugar
2mediumsOnions,diced
2tablespoonsChili powder
½teaspoonSalt
6poundsVenison ribs with some loin
Meat attached
Freshly ground black pepper
To taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.In large bowl,combine all ingredients except ribs and pepper.Blend well.Sprinkle ribs with pepper and additional salt.Place in 5 qt. roasting pan in double layer.Roast 1 hour.Pour sauce over ribs.Increase heat to 350 degrees and bake until ribs just begin to char on top,about 1½ hours.Turn ribs over cover pan and bake about 30 minutes longer,until ribs are tender and sauce is thick. To serve,place ribs on serving platter.Pour sauce over ribs.Makes about 6 servings.

Note: If venison is a little gamey tasting,increase vinegar in sauce to 3 tbsp..Taste sauce after mixing and add additional brown sugar to taste,about ½ cup.