Sweet-&-Tangy Ribs

By: John Category: Barbecue Difficulty: Easy
These ribs cook in 2 stages. First you apply a seasoning rub and bake them; then finish them on the grill, after they chill, with tangy-sweet sauce.
Prep Time 2-4 hours
Servings 4

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Place ribs on two layers of heavy duy aluminum foil. Pour vinegar over ribs. Combine black pepper and next 3 ingredients; sprinkle over ribs. Seal foil packet tightly. Bake at 350 for 1 hour. Cool. Cover and chill ribs overnight (or just chill them for an hour).
  2. Saute green onions in oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until tender. Add barbecue sauce, preserves, and vinegar (juices from the first step); stir well. Simmer 1 minute; remove from heat.
  3. Grill ribs, uncovered, over medium-hot coals (350 to 400 degrees) 20-30 minutes, basting heavily with barbecue sauce mixture the last 5 minutes. Serve ribs with remaining barbecue sauce mixture.
From the Harmon Family Recipe Collection
Printed: January 1, 2026