Barbecued Beef Short Ribs

The sauce is also very good on pork ribs.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 25 mins
• Serves: 14

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  packed brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons salt
• 2  tablespoons garlic powder
• 2  tablespoons paprika
• 2  teaspoons pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 7  lbs  bone-in short rib of beef

• SAUCE

• 1  small onion, finely chopped
• 2  teaspoons  vegetable oil
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1  cup ketchup
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar
•  pepper

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; rub over ribs. Place in two large resealable plastic bags; seal and refrigerate overnight.
2. Line two 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans with foil; grease the foil. Place ribs in prepared pans. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2 hours or until meat is tender.
3. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in the water, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
4. Remove ribs from the oven. Grill ribs, covered, over indirect medium heat for 20 minutes, turning and basting frequently with sauce.