JALAPENO RIBS

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These ribs are unique because of the spicy rub and the combination of sweet brown sugar and spicy jalapeno peppers in the sauce. I always make them for my husband's birthday. -Shirley Manthey, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

4 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
3-1/2 to 4 pounds pork spareribs
JALAPENO BARBECUE SAUCE:
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; rub onto both sides of ribs. Place ribs, meat side up, on a rack in a foil-lined roasting pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until tender. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine sauce ingredients; simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or until thickened. , Grill ribs, uncovered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until browned, basting with sauce and turning several times. Reheat remaining sauce and serve with ribs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 937 calories, Fat 56g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 223mg cholesterol, Sodium 1651mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 56g protein.