Grilled Country-Style Ribs

Name: Grilled Country-Style Ribs
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds bone-in country-style pork ribs; 1 cup water; 1 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon celery seed; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; Dash pepper

Total Time Prep: 1-1/2 hours + standing Grill: 10 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This easy method for moist and tender grilled country-style ribs combines the convenience of the oven with all the smoky goodness of the grill.

Ingredients

4 pounds bone-in country-style pork ribs
1 cup water
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Dash pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 325°. Place ribs in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, covered, 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour 1 cup sauce over ribs; turn to coat. Let stand 15 minutes.
Drain and discard sauce from ribs. Grill ribs, uncovered, over medium heat 10-12 minutes or until browned, basting with 1 cup sauce and turning occasionally. Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 409 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 463mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 35g protein.

A sweet and tangy barbecue sauce, sprinkle with celery seed, coats these tender ribs. Chili powder and hot pepper sauce contribute to the zesty flavor. —Marilyn Beerman, Worthington, Ohio

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