Bar-B-Barn Spareribs

These oven-baked ribs are parboiled prior to baking in an spiced applesauce and brown sugar sauce.

Recipe Ingredients:

3 cups applesauce
6 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
6 pounds spareribs

Cooking Directions:

1. In a heavy saucepan, combine applesauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cinnamon. Over medium-high heat, bring the sauce to boiling; cook for 2 minutes.
2. Boil spareribs for 15 minutes in a saucepan; drain. Place in a baking dish and brush with the sauce.
3. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes; turn, baste with the sauce, and continue baking for 45 minutes.

Makes 6 servings.