Saucy Grilled Baby Back Ribs

By sandiB2010

Don't worry about the beer in the sauce—it's just root beer, which is a subtle undertone to the yummy sauce. —Terri Kandell, Addison, Michigan

Ingredients

• 2 cups ketchup
• 2 cups cider vinegar
• 1 cup corn syrup
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup root beer
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 4 pounds pork baby back ribs

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 120mins
Cooking time 135mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325°. Set aside 3 cups of sauce for basting and serving.

Brush remaining sauce over ribs. Place bone side down on a rack in a large shallow roasting pan. Cover tightly with foil and bake 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until tender.

Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill ribs, covered, over medium heat 15-25 minutes or until browned, turning and brushing occasionally with some of the reserved sauce.

Cut into serving-size pieces; serve with extra sauce.