Calgary Stampede Ribs Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Pour enough water into shallow roasting pan to come inch (1.25 cm) up side. Cut ribs into 3- or 4-rib portions; rub all over with garlic. Place single layer of ribs, meaty side up, in water. Cover and steam-roast in 325°F (160°C) oven until meat is tender, 75 to 90 minutes. Transfer to large glass bowl or baking dish, discarding cooking liquid. Let ribs cool.
• 2. Combine sugar, paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper; rub all over ribs. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
• 3. To make barbecue sauce: In small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; fry onion, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in ketchup, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, mustard, celery seed and cayenne pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes (mixture should be fairly thick). Remove from heat; brush ribs with half of the sauce.
• 4. Place ribs on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and grill, turning at least once and brushing with remaining sauce, until browned and glossy, 10 to 15 minutes.

Steps:

• Rub ribs with garlic; place in a shallow roasting pan. Cover and bake at 300° for 2 hours. Cool slightly. Combine seasonings and rub over ribs. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. In a saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in remaining sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside 3/4 cup. Brush ribs with some of remaining sauce. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 12 minutes, turning and basting with sauce. Serve with reserved sauce. Yield: 4 servings.