Spiced Molasses Pork Spareribs

This recipe is off one of those supermarket recipe cards. I'm assuming its from a Piggly Wiggly because my best friends mom sent us many cards and she works for a Piggly Wiggly in Fla. Neither one of us have tired this yet but we plan to. ******** THIS RECIPE NEEDS MARINADE TIME; WHICH IS INDICATED IN PREP TIME ***************

• Ready In: 5 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons paprika
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 1  tablespoon black pepper
• 1  teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  teaspoon onion powder
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 -3  lbs  pork spareribs

• Molasses Sauce

• 6  tablespoons molasses
• 2  tablespoons honey
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  teaspoon lemon juice
• 1⁄4 cup cider vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup ketchup
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar

Directions

1. In small bowl combine brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. Rub on both sides of ribs. Refrigerate ribs 3 hours.
2. Meanwhile, combine molasses, honey, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar and salt and pepper to taste in medium saucepan. Bring to boiling; simmer until thick, 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
3. Preheat grill to medium- low (250 degrees to 275 degrees) Arrange ribs on grill rack and cover with foil. Cook until tender, about 2 hours, turning every 20 minutes.
4. During the last 20 minutes, brush ribs with molasses sauce and turn twice. When meat is tender, remove and serve with remaining sauce.