Ingredients

  • 4 lbs pork back ribs, cut into serving size pieces
  • SAUCE
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon reserved fat or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 cup chili sauce or 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

Method

  • Place ribs in a baking dish. Cover with foil.
  • Bake in 450 degrees Fahrenheit oven for 15 minutes.
  • Drain fat and reserve 1 Tablespoon for the sauce.
  • Sauce:
  • In a skillet heat reserved fat or vegetable oil. Add onions and saute for a few minutes until golden brown.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings. Pour sauce over ribs in baking dish.
  • Cover and bake in 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 1-1/4 hours until tender.
  • Remove cover, and bake an additional 30 minutes, basting often, until browned and glazed.