Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup bottled barbecue sauce (My favorite is Head Country)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup apple jelly
  • 1/4 cup catsup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 1/2 lbs pork back ribs, cut into 2 to 3 rib portions

Method

  • In a medium saucepan combine barbecue sauce, honey, jelly, catsup, the 1/4 cup water, celery, brown sugar, relish, mustard, and cinnamon.
  • Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly.
  • Reduce heat.
  • Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat; cool.
  • Meanwhile, place ribs in a Dutch oven.
  • Add water to cover.
  • Bring to boiling.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 45 minutes or until tender.
  • Drain.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Place ribs in a 3-quart baking dish; pour cooled sauce over ribs.
  • Cover and chill 4 to 24 hours, turning ribs once or twice.
  • Before serving, remove ribs from sauce.
  • Reserve sauce.
  • Grill ribs directly over medium coals or broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 15 to 20 minutes, turning and brushing with sauce once (watch closely to prevent burning).
  • Heat any remaining sauce until bubbly; pass with ribs.