Best-ever country-style ribs

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsDry rub
4poundsCountry-style ribs
3cupsKetchup
cupWater
¾cupCider vinegar
¼cupWorcestershire sauce
1tablespoonPrepared mustard
1tablespoonBrown sugar
1teaspoonDried oregano
1teaspoonDried basil
2teaspoonsDried thyme
1teaspoonBlack pepper
2tablespoonsSalt
3tablespoonsBrown sugar
3tablespoonsGranulated sugar
2tablespoonsDried lemon peel
3tablespoonsBlack pepper
1tablespoonPaprika

Directions

DRY RUB

1. Rub Dry Rub all over ribs. Place in glass dish; cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.

2. stir together ketchup, water, vinegar, Worcestershire, mustard, brown sugar, oregano, basil, thyme and pepper in a medium-size bowl.

3. Transfer ribs to 5-quart Dutch oven. Reserve 1 cup sauce for basting later; pour remainder over ribs. Cover pot and cook the ribs over low heat for about 45 minutes or until ribs are tender. (Ribs may be prepared up to a day ahead and refrigerated.)

4. Prepare grill or heat broiler. Remove ribs from sauce; discard sauce.

Spread ribs with half the reserved sauce.

5. Cook ribs over medium coals or broil until crispy and browned, about 5 minutes. Turn ribs over. Spread with remaining sauce. Cook for 5 minutes more.

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Store unused dry rub in airtight container in cool dark place.

Nutrient Value Per Serving of Ribs: 422 calories, 31 g fat (11 g saturated). 26 g protein, 10 g carbohydrate, 924 mg sodium, 122 mg cholesterol.

Recipe by: Family Circle Magazine Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #944 by "Nitro_II " <Nitro_II@...> on Dec 4, 97