Ingredients

  • 10 pounds pork spareribs, cut into serving-size pieces
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup ground mustard
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. paprika
  • 2 Tbsp. prepared horseradish
  • 1/2 to 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Method

  • Place ribs in a single layer in large baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup drippings. Turn ribs. Bake 30 minutes longer. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, saute onions and celery in reserved drippings until tender. Stir in a remaining ingredients; bring to a boil drain ribs; pour sauce over ribs. Cover and bake for 15 minutes; turn ribs and baste. Bake 15 minutes longer or until tender. Yield: 12 servings.