Rum-Glazed Ribs

 

 

Prep ; 1-1/2 hours  .... Grill : 15 minutes   ... 6 servings

 

 

6................pounds pork spare ribs  , cut into serving size pieces

2 ...............cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce

1 ...............cup dark rum

1 ...............cup honey

1................cup red wine vinegar

1................small onion , finely chopped

1 ...............tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

2 ...............garlic cloves , minced

1/2 ............teaspoon salt

1/2 ............teaspoon pepper

 

 

1)      Place ribs in 2 ungreased 13-inch x 9-inch baking pans . Cover and bake at 350*  for 1-1/2 hours  or until meat is tender .

2)      Meanwhile , in a large saucepan , combine  the remaining ingredients  . Bring to a boil . Reduce heat: simmer , uncovered  for 15 to 20 minutes  or until slightly thickened .

3)       Drain ribs  and discard cooking liquid . Moisten a paper towel  with cooking oil  ; using a long-handled tongs  , lightly  coat  the gril rack . Brush half of the sauce over the ribs  , cover over medium heat  for 15 to 25 minutes  or browned  , turning and basting  occasionally with remaining sauce .

 

TIP: When it's to cold  or raining  to use the grill outside , Use  a large pan  filled with water  and 1 teaspoon liquid smoke  in oven . Place a wire rack over the pans  and cook  for 15 to 25 minutes or until brown .

 

This is not your common barbeque sauce  on these ribs . The tomato sauce is sweetened  with honey and flavored with rum .This recipe is also good with small ribs , put them in a slow cooker  and serve them as an appetizer .

 

Heart Healthy