Backyard Barbecue Spareribs

These classically flavored spareribs are good any time year. Serve ribs with corn on the cob, creamy cole slaw and corn muffins.

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 slabs pork spareribs
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 cups cherry cola soft drink
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 medium onion, chopped

Instructions

1. Prepare a medium-hot banked fire in covered kettle style grill.
2. Cut each slab of ribs between ribs into four pieces.
3. Place rib-side-down over indirect heat and grill for 1 1/4 hours.
4. Meanwhile in a saucepan combine ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, cherry cola, vinegar, paprika, chili powder, pepper and onion; simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Brush ribs generously with sauce and continue to cook, about 20 to 30 minutes, basting and turning often, until ribs are nicely glazed.

Notes

Wine suggestion: Serve with a chilled rose or ice cold beer.

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories 790; Protein 41 grams; Fat 54 grams; Sodium 1080 milligrams; Cholesterol 175 milligrams; Saturated Fat 20 grams; Carbohydrates 36 grams; Fiber 2 grams

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: National Pork Board