Name: Tomato Barbecue Baby Back Ribs
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 2 1/2 hr
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup coarsely chopped onion; 1 1/2 tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic (2 cloves); 1 1/2 cups ketchup; 1/4 cup molasses (not blackstrap); 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 4 lb baby back ribs (4 racks)

Tomato Barbecue Baby Back RibsRomulo Yanes

A slightly sweet tomato sauce blankets these tender baby back ribs.

Cooks' notes:

• Sauce can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. • Ribs can be marinated in cooled sauce in a large sealable plastic bag, chilled, up to 24 hours. Bake as directed.

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