BBQ Ribs

This is so good and tender. I make ribs many different ways, but this is the families and mine favorite way. The BBQ sauce is sooooo good!!

BBQ RIBS

(serves 4)

Ingredients:

*2 1/2 pounds baby back pork ribs

*1 small onion, cut in half

*2 garlic cloves, chopped

*1/2 medium onion, chopped fine

*2 teaspoons minced garlic

*1 1/2 cups water

*1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

*1/2 cup white vinegar

*1/2 cup brown sugar

*2 tablespoon honey

*1 tablespoon dark molasses

*2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce

*1 1/4 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring

*1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

*2 teaspoons salt

*1/2 teaspoon black pepper

*1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

*1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Directions:

~In a medium saucepan, 1/2 chopped onion, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 1/2 cups water, 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, 1/2 cup vinegar, 1/2 brown sugar, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon molasses, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 1/4 teaspoons liquid smoke, 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, over medium heat.

~Bring to a boil.

~Reduce heat, and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until sauce thickens.

~Put 2 1/2 pounds ribs, 1 small onion cut in half, and 2 teaspoons minced garlic in a large saucepan.

~Cover with water (a couple inches over the ribs).

~Bring to a boil.

~Reduce heat to medium and cook ribs, covered, 1 1/2 hours.

~Remove ribs from stock pot.

~Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

~Place ribs on a baking sheet.

~Brush BBQ sauce over ribs.

~Bake for 15-20 minutes, rubbing more sauce on as needed.

Variations:

-substitute the homemade BBQ sauce for your favorite store bought BBQ sauce.

-you could also grill in rather than put in oven.

-you can also do a slow cook after the boil. Set oven to 200 degrees for 1-2 hours.