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Ribs With Mixed Berry BBQ Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

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  • 5 lb. baby back ribs;
  • 1 tbsp. garlic powder;
  • 2 tbsp. paprika;
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;

Ingredients for the mixed berry BBQ sauce

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen mixed berries, coarsely chopped;
  • 1 onion, chopped;
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced;
  • 1 cup homemade ketchup;
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar;
  • 2 tbsp. coconut aminos or worcestershire sauce;
  • 2 tsp. Dijon mustard;
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon;
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder;
  • 2 tbsp. hot sauce; (optional)
  • 2 tbsp. raw honey; (optional)
  • Cooking fat;
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 250 F.
  2. Season the ribs with garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, and ground black pepper to taste.
  3. Place the ribs on one or two baking dishes, making sure not to overcrowd them.
  4. Cover the baking dishes with foil, and place in the preheated oven.
  5. Bake in the oven for 2 1/2 hour to 3 hours.
  6. While the ribs are cooking, melt some cooking fat in a saucepan.
  7. Add the onion and garlic to the saucepan and cook until soft.
  8. Add all the remaining ingredients and cook, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes.
  9. If you want a smoother texture, pulse the sauce using an immersion blender.
  10. Remove the ribs from the oven and rub with the BBQ sauce, making sure they are well covered.
  11. Place on a preheated grill or back in the oven on broil, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes on each side.
  12. Transfer the ribs to a cutting board, cut the racks between the bones, and serve.