Pork Spareribs with Maple Barbecue Sauce

These luscious ribs are well worth the time it takes to make them. Perfect for a Sunday supper. Try with the Maple Baked Beans as well as coleslaw and biscuits or cornbread. RECIPE INGREDIENTS 6 pounds pork spareribs (about 3 whole racks) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 medium onions, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups tomato puree 3/4 cup pure maple syrup 1/4 cup soy sauce Crushed dried red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar	You May Also Like Lentils With Smoked Sausage And Carrots See More Similar Recipes »
DIRECTIONS Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 400 degrees F. Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper. Wrap each rib rack tightly in heavy-duty foil; set on rimmed baking sheet. Bake ribs 45 minutes. Cool slightly. Unwrap; drain juices. Cut into individual ribs. Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and saute 1 minute. Add tomato puree and next 3 ingredients. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 20 minutes. Stir in vinegar. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. DO-AHEAD TIP: Ribs may be made 1 day ahead. Sauce may be made 1 week ahead. Cool ribs and sauce. Cover separately and refrigerate. Line same baking sheet with foil. Dip ribs into sauce. Place ribs, meaty side up, on sheet. Roast 15 minutes. Dip into sauce again. Roast until meat is very tender, about 20 minutes. Recipe created exclusively for Cooking.com by Lisa Zwirn.
Recipe reprinted by permission of . All rights reserved. Date Added: 01/01/2008
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Nutrition Facts per Serving Yield: Yield:  Serves 6

Calories: 879 Fat. Total: 64g Fiber: 2g Carbohydrates, Total: 22g Sodium: 528mg % Cal. from Fat: 66% Cholesterol: 245mg Protein: 52g

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Rating: by: mark Reviewed: 05/14/2009 RIBS SHOULD BE ON THE SMOKER we realley like this recipe, but we put the ribs on the smoker for about 4 hrs. really tasty the whole nabiorhood enjoyed. summer is all about outdoors not the kitchen with a hot oven. 44 people gave this Cheers. Click here to Cheer this review. Report Violation

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