Spiced Molasses Pork Spareribs

barefootmommawv's Note:

This recipe is off one of those supermarket recipe cards. I'm assuming its from a Piggly Wiggly because my best friends mom sent us many cards and she works for a Piggly Wiggly in Fla. Neither one of us have tired this yet but we plan to. ******** THIS RECIPE NEEDS MARINADE TIME; WHICH IS INDICATED IN PREP TIME ***************

• Total Time: 5 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 -3 lbs pork spareribs

Molasses Sauce

• 6 tablespoons molasses
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ¼ cup cider vinegar
• ½ cup ketchup
• ½ cup brown sugar

Directions:

1. In small bowl combine brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. Rub on both sides of ribs. Refrigerate ribs 3 hours.
2. Meanwhile, combine molasses, honey, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar and salt and pepper to taste in medium saucepan. Bring to boiling; simmer until thick, 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
3. Preheat grill to medium- low (250 degrees to 275 degrees) Arrange ribs on grill rack and cover with foil. Cook until tender, about 2 hours, turning every 20 minutes.
4. During the last 20 minutes, brush ribs with molasses sauce and turn twice. When meat is tender, remove and serve with remaining sauce.