4 pounds spareribs, cut into 4-rib portions
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup chili sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
2 teaspoons celery seed
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1 cup thin onion slices
3/4 cup thin lemon slices
Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Arrange ribs in shallow baking pan. Roast ribs for 30 minutes; reduce oven to temperature to 350 degrees F.
In medium saucepan stir together ketchup, chili sauce, sugar, mustard, celery seed, garlic and red pepper flakes. Cover and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour half ketchup mixture over ribs, layer with half onions and lemons. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes.
Top with remaining sauce, onions and lemons. Cover with foil, continue baking 30 minutes.
Serves 6.
Wine suggestion: Pour a chilled rose or vin gris; for a red pour a Zinfandel.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 590 calories
Protein 60 grams
Fat 26 grams
Sodium 720 milligrams
Cholesterol 195 milligrams
Saturated Fat 9 grams
Carbohydrates 29 grams
Fiber 2 grams