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Easy-Oven Barbecued Denver Lamb Ribs

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Easy-Oven Barbecued Denver Lamb Ribs: Main Image
From: American Lamb Board

Quick Facts

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 55 min.
Total: 1 hr. 5 min.
This sweet and spicy combination will transport diners to the snow-capped Colorado mountains.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup apple juice
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup applesauce
  • 1 Tbs brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard
  • 5 drops red pepper sauce
  • 2 lamb spareribs, 8 ribs each (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper

Directions

  • In 1-quart saucepan, combine apple juice and onion and simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in chili sauce, applesauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, and hot pepper sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Keep sauce warm.
  • In 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish with roasting rack, arrange ribs meat-side up. Sprinkle with lemon pepper. Roast in 375ºF oven for 30 minutes. Brush on warm barbecue sauce several times and roast additional 25 to 30 minutes. For appetizer, cut into individual ribs and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 318
  Calories from Fat 128 (40%)
(22%)Total Fat 14g
(30%)Saturated Fat 6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
(37%)Cholesterol 112mg
(7%)Sodium 173mg
(22%)Potassium 770mg
Total Carbohydrate 11g
(2%)Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 7g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(69%)Protein 35g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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