Sweet and Tangy Spareribs

This recipe is one that has been passed down two generations. They taste like no other ribs I have ever tried. They are sweet and tangy just like the name says. They seem to come straight from the Orient. Lots of raves on this one. Very yummy.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 776 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup light molasses
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon garlic salt
• 3 tablespoons vinegar
• ¼ cup prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ cup bacon drippings
• 3 pounds pork spareribs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat bacon drippings in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Place spareribs in the skillet, and brown on each side for about 5 minutes. Season with garlic salt and pepper.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, mix mustard, molasses, soy sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce.

Step 4

Place browned ribs in a large baking dish. Cover with the mustard sauce mixture.

Step 5

Bake 2 1/2 to 3 hours in the preheated oven, basting occasionally with the sauce mixture, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).