Ingredients

  • 3 lbs (1.5 kg) pork back ribs
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup (250 mL) ketchup or prepared chili sauce
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) liquid honey
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) hot pepper sauce or to taste
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • Shallow roasting pan or broiler pan, with rack

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375F (190C)
  • Place ribs on rack in roasting pan; season with pepper.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Roast in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan, combine chili sauce, honey, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, mustard and hot pepper sauce.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Remove foil; brush ribs generously on both sides with sauce.
  • Roast, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes, brushing generously every 10 minutes with the sauce, until spareribs are nicely glazed and tender.
  • Cut into serving portions; serve with any remaining sauce and lemon wedges.