Friday, April 24, 2009

Strawberry Barbecue Sauce



Adapted from Better Homes and Gardens magazine
Serves 4

2 cups strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced
1/2 cup ketchup
1/8 cup cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 dashes hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Mix all ingredients together in a small saucepan. Cook over medium low heat for about 20 minutes, until strawberries are softened. Mash strawberries with potato masher.

To make ribs:
8 country style meaty pork ribs

Line bottom of baking dish with aluminum foil. Place ribs in pan and smother with half of the barbecue sauce. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake at 325 degrees for 2 hours. Remove ribs from pan and slather with remaining sauce. Cook on the grill for about 5 to 7 minutes until nicely charred.