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Tangy Ribs and Onions

Name: Tangy Ribs and Onions
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 4 pounds spareribs, cut into serving-size pieces; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 medium onions, sliced; 1 cup ketchup; 3/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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Total Time:Prep: 10 min. Bake: 1-3/4 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Margaret Jestrab, Protivin, Iowa

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

We raised hogs on our farm when I was a child. This recipe was a favorite then...and it still is today.

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Tangy Ribs and Onions

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Yield:4 servings

Prep:10 min

Cook:1 hour 45 min

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Ingredients

4 pounds spareribs, cut into serving-size pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 medium onions, sliced
1 cup ketchup
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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Directions

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Place the ribs in a shallow roasting pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with onions. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes; drain. Combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour over ribs. Cover and bake for 1 hour. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer.