Recipe: Country BBQ Ribs (18-quart roaster oven - serves 25)

COUNTRY BBQ RIBS

20 to 22 lb. country-style lean ribs
3 large onions, chopped
4 bay leaves
hot water to cover ribs
1 quart ketchup
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 1/2 tbsp. celery seeds
1 tbsp. Italian herb seasoning
1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced

Preheat 18 quart Roaster Oven at 400 degrees F.

Set Rack in preheated Cookwell (in 18 quart roaster oven). Arrange meat on Rack. Add onion, bay leaves, and enough water to cover meat.

Cover, roast for 2 1/4 to 2-1/2 hours or until meat is tender.

Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in large saucepan; stir to blend. Cover; simmer 45 to 60 minutes or until sauce thickens and flavors blend. Remove from heat; set aside.

Carefully lift Rack out onto large tray with sides. Remove Cookwell; slowly pour out and discard hot water. Clean Cookwell.

Set Cookwell into Heatwell. Cover; preheat to 400 degrees F.

Dip meat into BBQ sauce. Set on Rack in preheated Cookwell.

Cover; roast 40 to 60 minutes or until sauce is set and edges begin to brown.

TO HOLD:
Reduce temperature to 250 degrees F and hold up to 1 hour.

Servings: 25
Source: Nesco