Barbecued Beef Short Ribs

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 7 lbs bone-in short rib of beef

SAUCE

• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; rub over ribs. Place in two large resealable plastic bags; seal and refrigerate overnight.

2. 2

   Line two 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans with foil; grease the foil. Place ribs in prepared pans. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2 hours or until meat is tender.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in the water, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.

4. 4

   Remove ribs from the oven. Grill ribs, covered, over indirect medium heat for 20 minutes, turning and basting frequently with sauce.