I use spareribs, but you also can use baby back ribs. Just be aware that the racks are smaller (about 1 pound each) and the ribs have less meat.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　2 cups pineapple juice

　　1/2 cup ketchup

　　2 tablespoons each soy sauce and honey

　　1 slab of spareribs, about 2 pounds

　　

Step 1

1. For the marinade, combine pineapple juice, ketchup, soy sauce, and honey in a saucepan. Simmer 7 to 8 minutes to thicken. Cool. Cut the rack of ribs in half crosswise, if necessary. Cover with the cooled marinade and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

　　

Step 2

2. Bake the ribs in a 350°F oven for 45 minutes, basting occasionally. When cooked through, finish them off on the grill, 3 inches from the heat source over medium heat. Grill 4 to 5 minutes per side, basting with the remaining marinade. Serve immediately.

　　

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 380 calories

　　7g carbohydrates

　　26g protein

　　27g fat

　　107mg cholesterol.

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by New Wellness

　　Richmond

　　Va.