Easy-Oven Barbecued Denver Lamb Ribs

• From: American Lamb Board

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup apple juice

• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion

• 1/2 cup chili sauce

• 1/4 cup applesauce

• 1 Tbs brown sugar, packed

• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1/2 tsp dry mustard

• 5 drops red pepper sauce

• 2 lamb spareribs, 8 ribs each (about 1 1/2 pounds)

• 1 tsp lemon pepper

This sweet and spicy combination will transport diners to the snow-capped Colorado mountains.

Directions

• In 1-quart saucepan, combine apple juice and onion and simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in chili sauce, applesauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, and hot pepper sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Keep sauce warm.
• In 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish with roasting rack, arrange ribs meat-side up. Sprinkle with lemon pepper. Roast in 375ºF oven for 30 minutes. Brush on warm barbecue sauce several times and roast additional 25 to 30 minutes. For appetizer, cut into individual ribs and serve.