Country Ribs with Peach Barbecue Sauce

Country Ribs with Peach Barbecue Sauce

(serves 4)

2 small peaches, chopped

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 cup brown sugar, divided

2 tablespoons orange juice

1 teaspoon vanilla

3/4 cup ketchup

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon minced onion

1 teaspoon garlic powder

3 pounds country-style ribs

1. Preheat oven to 220 degrees.
2. Combine pepper, onion, garlic.  
3. Pat ribs dry and sprinkle with salt mixture. Place ribs in glass baking dish. Add a small layer of water to the bottom of the dish.
4. Bake covered for 3 hours.
5. In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add peaches and 1/4 cup of brown sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, until peaches begin to soften.
6. Add orange juice and vanilla.  Cook until peaches are soft. Using the back of a spoon, mash peaches.
7. Remove from heat. Add ketchup, remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar, paprika, and crushed red pepper.  Stir until sugar is dissolved.
8. Brush ribs with peach sauce and finish on grill.