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Spicy Country Ribs

Ingredients:
• 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
• ½ cup ketchup
• ½ cup cider vinegar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 pounds pork country ribs

Directions:
1. Combine the onion, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, salt, Worcestershire, chili powder and oregano in a 4 to 6 quart slow cooker. Stir in the ribs.
2. Cook on low heat for 6 hours, or on high for 3 ½ hours.
3. Using tongs, remove the ribs from the cooker and arrange on a broiler pan. Heat the broiler. Pour the juices from the cooker into a bowl, remove and discard the fat.
4. Pour the defatted juices into a saucepan boil over high heat until reduced by half, about 15 minutes.
5. Broil the ribs about 6 inches from the heat until browned. Serve with the sauce.
Wine Pairing Feature Recommended by Ted Ross, Vince & Joe’s Sommelier
Twenty Rows “The Grappler” – 2006 Amador County, Napa Valley, CA $17.99 750 ml.
“Zinfandel from Amador County blended with Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa, with a little Syrah thrown in… Sumptuous, berry forward aromas and spicy, white pepper flavors – Delicious!”