Who says that ribs are just to be enjoyed during the summer? Serve up these classically flavored spareribs for your family all year-round. These ribs go well with roasted potatoes and braised carrots.

Oven-Roasted Ribs

6 pounds pork spareribs
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
1/4 cup Dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Heat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line shallow roasting pans with heavy-duty foil.
2. Stir liquid smoke into mustard, if desired.
3. Combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, pepper and salt in small bowl.
4. Brush meatier side of each slab of ribs with liquid smoke-mustard mixture or the mustard. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture evenly over mustard. Place ribs in foil-lined roasting pans.
5. Roast for 2 1/2 to 3 1/4 hours or until fork tender. (If ribs are becoming dry, cover with foil the last 30 to 45 minutes of roasting.)
6. Transfer ribs to serving platter. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 561 calories Protein 54 grams Fat 34 grams Sodium 457 milligrams Cholesterol 176 milligrams Saturated Fat 12 grams Carbohydrates 6 grams Fiber 1 grams

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Pork, Be Inspired®.