Categories: Pork- Main Dish

Ingredients

• 2 racks (5 to 6 lbs. total) pork back ribs
• 3 Tbsp. sweet paprika
• 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1 head garlic, cloves removed, peeled and minced
• 1 1/4 cups ketchup
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 Tbsp. molasses
• 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

Directions

1. Pat ribs dry with paper towels. Combine paprika, 1 Tbsp. of the onion powder, the salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub onto both sides of ribs.

2. Place meaty side up on a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack. Cover tightly with aluminum.

3. Heat oven to 300 degrees. Transfer foil-wrapped ribs directly to oven and bake at 300 degrees for 3 to 3 /12 hours or until fork-tender.

4. Meanwhile, melt butter in a small pot over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes or until softened. Stir in ketchup, honey, molasses, Worcestershire, vinegar, mustard and remaining 1 tsp. onion powder. Simmer 15 minutes until sauce thickens. Cover and set aside. Or make sauce a day ahead and refrigerate until ready to use.

5. Remove ribs from oven. Increase temperature to 400 degrees. Remove foil and brush ribs with 1 cup of the sauce. Return to oven, uncovered and bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes until sauce is bubbly.

6. Slice ribs and serve with remaining sauce alongside.

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