PLUM-BARBECUED SPARERIBS

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I worked in a restaurant for 18 years and still enjoy cooking meals for my husband. Our children and grandchildren love these finger-licking-good ribs in a unique plum sauce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pounds pork spareribs or pork baby back ribs
1 tablespoon salt
1 can (16-1/2 ounces) purple plums in heavy syrup, undrained
1 tablespoon chopped onion
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash each ground cloves and nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place ribs on two foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Cover and bake at 325° for 2 hours; drain. Drain plums, reserving syrup. Remove and discard pits from plums. , In a blender, combine the plums, syrup, onion, soy sauce, lemon zest, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg; cover and process until smooth. Pour into a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. , Cut ribs into serving size pieces. Place meat side up in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; spread with 2/3 cup plum sauce. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until ribs are tender, basting three times with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606 calories, Fat 43g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 170mg cholesterol, Sodium 1414mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

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