Roasted Saucy Oven Ribs

Ingredients

• Serves 6-8
• 4 lb boneless country-style pork ribs (leaner ribs)
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped (2 cups)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced (2 Tablespoons)
• 1 1/2 cups ketchup (12 oz)
• 2/3 cup honey
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 6 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
• 2 Tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 teaspoons drained bottled horseradish
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with oil.
3. Place the rack into the middle position.
4. Place the ribs into a large pot and cover with two inches of water.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, skimming away the froth for 30 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large heavy saucepan and saute the cook onion until tender.
7. Add the garlic and cook another minute.
8. Add the ketchup, honey, cider vinegar, Worchestershire sauce, lemon juice, mustard, horseradish and black pepper.
9. Stir to combine and let simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10. Drain the pork in a colander.
11. Pat the meat dry, then arrange in a single layer, using tongs in the prepared baking dish.
12. Pour sauce over pork to coat evenly, then cover dish tightly with aluminum foil.
13. Place into the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes.
14. Remove the foil and carefully turn pork over with tongs and cook, uncovered, until very tender, about 30 minutes.
15. Skim fat from sauce if desired and serve.