Barbecued Sticky Ribs

Prep : 10 minutes    Bake : 1 hour 10 minutes     Serves 6 to 8

3/4                               teaspoon garlic powder
1                                  teaspoon salt
1/2                               teaspoon pepper
3-1/2 to 4-1/2              pounds porl spareribs (2 racks)

**SAUCE:**
1           can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1           small onion , chopped
1           cup water
1/2        cup light corn syrup
1/2        cup ketchup
1/4        cup cider vinegar
2           tablespoons Worcestshire sauce
2           teaspoons chili powder
1           teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2        teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 .       Combine garlic powder, salt and pepper; rub onto both sides of ribs. Place in a single layer in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
2 .       Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes; drain. Combine sauce ingredients; pour over ribs. Bake 50-60 minutes longer or until meat is tender, basting occasionally. Cut into serving-size pieces. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Medium-Bodied Red Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.
TIP :
If you're really hungry, there's nothing like a rack of these ribs! They're a great summertime treat, but our family also traditionally enjoys them with side dishes of coleslaw and beans during the football games on New Year's Day.