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Roasted Duck a la Martinelli’s

Apple Juice BBQ Ribs

  • 2 quarts Martinelli's Cider or Apple Juice
  • 4 pounds pork spareribs
  • 1 3/4 cups balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups ketchup
  • 2/3 cups brown sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup prepared horseradish

Place ribs in a large stock pot, cover with apple juice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer for 1 to 2 hours.

Combine vinegar through to pepper in a medium saucepan and stir until smooth. Simmer over medium heat until reduced by 1/3, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in horseradish and 3 tablespoons of the apple juice from the stock pot.

Brush underside of ribs with 1/3 of sauce. Place in pan facing up. Brush tops with 1/3 of sauce. Bake in a 350 degree F preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes. Brush occasionally with sauce. Serves 4 to 6.