Ingredients

  • 3 to 3 1/2 lb. slab of ribs
  • 2 T seasoned salt
  • 1 T liquid smoke
  • 20 oz. vinegar
  • 1 t Worcestershire sauce
  • 10 oz. water
  • Wham Bam Sauce (recipe follows)
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  • Wham Bam Sauce
  • 1 1/2 c vinegar
  • 2 c barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 c hot sauce
  • 1 T liquid smoke
  • 2 T Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 T mustard(mild yellow)
  • 1/4 t ground red pepper(optional)
  • 1 small onion, chopped finely
  • 2 T sugar
  • dash of salt
  • 1 t lemon juice
  • Mix sauce ingredients in a 3-quart pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

Directions

Wash and trim ribs, sprinkle with seasoning salt and liquid smoke. Place in 350 degree oven. Mix vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and water. After ribs begin to cook, baste with mixture and turn regularly. (If open pit, keep flame low.) Bake for about 1 hour and 45 minutes. When ribs are golden brown, add Wham Bam Sauce.



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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Detroit Free Press Cookbook
Submitted By: Linda Wilson
lwilson@mail.heritage.com
Rufus Sharp's Barbecued Ribs