Apricot-Sauced Ribs

Roll up your sleeves and enjoy the great taste of these delicious ribs. Serve with cole slaw, watermelon, and cornbread for a tasty summer meal.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 pound pork spareribs, cut into serving-size pieces
1 (8-ounce) can undrained apricot halves
3 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon dry ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt

Cooking Directions:

1. Prepare medium-hot coals for indirect grilling in covered grill.
2. Place ribs on grill not directly over coals, cover grill and cook ribs over indirect heat for 1 1/2 hours.
3. Meanwhile, blend remaining ingredients together in blender.
4. Brush ribs generously with sauce and continue to cook, about 15 to 20 minutes, basting and turning 2 to 3 times.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories 920 calories Protein 63 grams Fat 65 grams Sodium 440 milligrams Cholesterol 260 milligrams Saturated Fat 24 grams Carbohydrates 18 grams Fiber 1 grams.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of National Pork Board.