BABY BACKS WITH A KICK

Ingredients


2 medium onions, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 cup water

1 cup spicy ketchup *

3 tablespoons white vinegar

3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon Liquid Smoke, optional

2 teaspoons ground mustard

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon onion salt

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

5 to 6 pounds pork baby back ribs


Instructions

In a large saucepan, saute onions and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the brown sugar, water, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Liquid Smoke if desired, mustard, chili powder, paprika and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10-12 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat.



In a small bowl, combine the salt, onion salt, garlic salt and pepper; sprinkle over ribs.



Grill ribs, covered, over indirect medium heat for 1-3/4 hours or until a meat thermometer reaches 160°.



Set aside 1 cup barbecue sauce for serving. Brush some of the remaining sauce over ribs; cook 20 minutes longer, turning ribs occasionally and basting with sauce. Serve with reserved sauce.

MUSTARD HERB CHICKEN BREASTS

Ingredients


1/4 cup chopped green onions

1/4 cup Dijon-mayonnaise blend

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon pepper

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Instructions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours, turning once.



Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until juices run clear..

LITTLE CHEDDAR MEAT LOAVES

Ingredients


1 egg, lightly beaten

1/3 cup quick-cooking oats

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 tablespoon dried minced onion

1/2 pound lean ground beef



Topping

4 teaspoons ketchup

4 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese


Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the egg, oats, ketchup and onion. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Coat four muffin cups with cooking spray; fill three-fourths full with meat mixture. Spread ketchup over loaves. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes.



Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before removing from muffin cups.