Recipe: Jalapeno Ribs (with Jalapeno Barbecue Sauce)

JALAPENO RIBS

FOR THE RIBS:
4 tsp light brown sugar
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1/8 tsp garlic powder
4 lb pork spareribs

FOR THE JALAPENO BARBECUE SAUCE:
2 cans (8 oz each) tomato sauce
2/3 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 small onion; finely chopped
2 jalapeno peppers; seeded, finely chopped*
2 beef bouillon cubes

Combine the first 6 ingredients; mix well. Rub all of the mixture onto both sides of ribs. Place ribs, meat side up, on a rack in a foil-lined
roasting pan.

Bake at 325 degrees F for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours or until tender.

Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in a saucepan; simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or until thickened.

Transfer ribs to grill. Grill, uncovered, over medium coals, basting with sauce and turning several times for 10-15 minutes. Reheat remaining sauce and serve with ribs.

*When cutting hot peppers, disposable gloves are recommended. Avoid touching your face.

TO PREPARE AHEAD:
Ribs may be baked and sauce may be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated. Then grill and baste for 15 minutes or until heated through and nicely glazed.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Shirley Manthey, Taste of Home Pork Recipe Collection